I.
archaic
past of get
II. ˈgat, usu -ad.+V noun
( -s )
Etymology: probably from Dutch, literally, hole, opening, from Middle Dutch; akin to Old English geat door, opening — more at gate
: a channel or passage from a shore inland (as between sandbanks or cliffs) or from one body of water to another
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: short for gatling, from Gatling (gun)
slang : pistol