gun
gb/ɡˈʌn/ us/ɡˈʌn/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 1800
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
A2
entity
1
A portable firearm
A small weapon you hold in your hand that shoots bullets.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to fire [a gun]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gun' with 'rifle' or 'pistol'. 'Gun' is the general term; 'rifle' and 'pistol' are specific types.
Visawe
firearm (A more formal and general term that includes all kinds of guns, both handheld and mounted.)
Vinyume
unarmed (Describes a person without a weapon, the opposite of having a gun.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
fire a gun
|carry a gun
|load a gun
|point a gun
|gun violence
Mada
weapons
|law enforcement
|crime
|law
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The police officer drew his gun.
- She learned how to clean and maintain her gun.
- Gun violence is a serious problem in many cities.
- He pointed the gun at the target.
- The suspect was found with an illegal gun.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The man has a gun.
- He uses a gun to hunt.
- I see a police officer with a gun.
- The soldier carries a gun.
- She cleans her gun every week.
Nomino
B1
entity
2
Device for spraying or shooting material
A tool that pushes out paint, nails, or another material with force.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] gun
Visawe
sprayer (Refers specifically to devices that spray liquids, not all materials.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
nail gun
|glue gun
|spray gun
Mada
tools
|technology
|work
Mifano
- The painter used a spray gun to cover the wall quickly.
- He fixed the chair with a nail gun.
- A glue gun can make crafting easier.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I have a spray gun for painting.
- She uses a glue gun for art.
- He works with a nail gun every day.
Kitenzi
informal
B2
action
3
Accelerate suddenly or strongly
To make a car or engine go faster very quickly.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to gun [the engine]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this with 'shoot'; in this sense it relates to speed, not weapons.
Visawe
rev (Means to increase engine speed, but not always with intent to move quickly.)
Vinyume
brake (Means to slow down or stop, the opposite of accelerating.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
gun the engine
|gun it
Mada
transportation
|daily life
|daily_life
Mifano
- He gunned the engine and sped off.
- The driver gunned it to beat the light.
- She gunned the boat across the lake.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He gunned the car and left fast.
- She gunned it to cross the road.
- The boat gunned across the water.
Nomino
informal
B2
entity
4
A person skilled in shooting or armed work
A person who is good at using guns.
Visawe
marksman (Refers to someone skilled at shooting accurately, often in formal contexts.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
hired gun
|top gun
Mada
people
|weapons
|law
|sports
Mifano
- The gang brought in a hired gun for the job.
- He's the top gun in the tournament.
- They called in their best gun to handle security.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- He is a hired gun.
- She is the top gun in the team.
- They use their best gun for the job.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
gun
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌn/
US/ɡˈʌn/
Silabi na mkazo
gun (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (gun)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: gun
- Plural: guns
Verb
- Base: gun
- 3rd Person Singular: guns
- Present Participle: gunning
- Past: gunned
Familia ya neno
Forms
guns
noun
gunning
verb
gunned
verb
Core family
gunshot
noun B2
gunfire
noun
Related words
Advanced or less common
gunnery
noun
gunsmith
noun
Vidokezo muhimu
- Irregular present participle: gunning Verb
- Irregular past: gunned Verb
Semi
big guns
1/bˈɪɡ ɡˈʌnz/
idiom
informal
Important or powerful people in a field
People who have power or are important in an area of work or activity.
Mifano
- They brought in the big guns for the negotiation.
- The big guns of the tech industry met at the conference.
under the gun
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə ɡˈʌn/
idiom
informal
Under time or performance pressure
Feeling stress because you must do something quickly or by a certain time.
Mifano
- I'm really under the gun with this project due tomorrow.
- They've been under the gun since the new boss arrived.
jump the gun
1/d͡ʒˈʌmp ðə ɡˈʌn/
idiom
informal
Act too early or prematurely
To start doing something too soon before you should.
Mifano
- They jumped the gun by announcing the product before it was ready.
- I think we jumped the gun by announcing the project before getting approval.
- Don't jump the gun on your assignment; wait for instructions.
- Don’t jump the gun—wait until we have all the facts.
son of a gun
1/sˈʌn əv ə ɡˈʌn/
idiom
informal
mild surprise or admiration
A friendly way to show surprise or that you think someone is clever or lucky.
Mifano
- Well, you son of a gun, you actually did it!
- Well, son of a gun! I didn't expect to see you here.
- You son of a gun, that was amazing.
- That son of a gun fixed my car for free.
stick to your guns
1/stˈɪk tə jˈʊɹ ɡˈʌnz/
idiom
informal
Refuse to change decision/opinion
To keep your opinion or plan even when people say you are wrong.
Mifano
- She stuck to her guns during the debate.
- Even under criticism, he stuck to his guns.
stick to your guns
2/stˈɪk tə jˈʊɹ ɡˈʌnz/
idiom
Stay firm in your beliefs or decisions
To not change your opinion or decision even when people disagree with you.
Mifano
- Even under pressure, she stuck to her guns and refused to sign the deal.
- You should stick to your guns if you believe you're right.