Pronunciation: /ɡʌn fɔr/
noun a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive
A1 He is using a gun for hunting.
A2 The police officer carries a gun for protection.
B1 The soldier was trained to handle a gun for combat situations.
B2 The criminal was caught with a gun for robbery.
C1 The government implemented strict regulations on owning a gun for public safety.
C2 The detective found evidence linking the suspect to a gun for the murder case.
preposition indicating the object of an action or the goal of a movement
A1 He is gunning for a promotion at work.
A2 She has been gunning for a spot on the team for months.
B1 The politician is gunning for a seat in the upcoming election.
B2 The company is gunning for a larger share of the market.
C1 The CEO is gunning for a complete overhaul of the company's operations.
C2 The team is gunning for a championship title this season.
formal The police officer drew his gun for protection.
informal He always carries a gun for self-defense.
slang I heard he's packing heat for the party tonight.
figurative She always has a sharp wit ready to gun for any argument.
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