Pronunciation: /bɪɡ ɡʌn/
noun a weapon, especially a cannon or artillery piece
A1 The soldier carried a big gun.
A2 The hunter used a big gun to shoot the deer.
B1 The police officer always carries a big gun on duty.
B2 The military commander ordered his troops to use the big gun against the enemy.
C1 The government decided to deploy the big gun to address the escalating conflict.
C2 The scientist developed a new technology that surpassed the capabilities of the big gun.
adjective large in size or importance; powerful or influential
A1 He has a big gun.
A2 The police officer carried a big gun.
B1 The soldier used a big gun in battle.
B2 The sniper aimed his big gun at the target.
C1 The artillery unit deployed their big guns for the attack.
C2 The military commander strategically positioned the big guns for maximum impact.
formal The soldier carried a big gun as he patrolled the perimeter.
informal I saw that guy walking around with a big gun, it was pretty intimidating.
slang I heard he's always packing a big gun, you better watch out.
figurative In negotiations, it's always good to have a big gun to use as leverage.
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