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guns

Pronunciation: [ɡʌnz]

Word

Learn how to use guns in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “weapons”

(noun) guns are tools that shoot bullets and are used for protection or hunting. They can be found in many places and are often discussed in terms of safety.

Example

The police officers carry guns to help keep the community safe.

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Having too many guns in a place can lead to dangerous situations.

Example

Why do some people think that guns should have stricter laws?

Context: “sports”

(noun) in playful contexts, 'guns' can refer to a person's strong arms or biceps. People sometimes say this to show off how strong they are.

Example

He likes to show off his guns when he wears a sleeveless shirt.

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She doesn’t think her guns are very impressive compared to her friends'.

Example

Do you want to see my guns after all that weightlifting?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to gun means to accelerate something quickly. It's often used when talking about cars or racing.

Example

He gunned the engine and the car sped away.

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She didn’t gun the engine because she wanted to drive slowly.

Example

Did you see him gun the car at the start of the race?

How to pronounce guns

Pronunciation: [ɡʌnz]

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