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guns

|guns|

/ɡʌnz/

(gun)

firearm

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Noun	Adjective
gun	guns	gunning	guns	gunned	gunned	gunner	gunned

Etymology

Etymology Information

'gun' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'gonne', where it referred to a type of cannon.

Historical Evolution

'gonne' transformed into the modern English word 'gun'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a type of cannon, but over time it evolved to mean any firearm.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural form of 'gun', a weapon that discharges bullets or shells.

The soldiers carried guns into battle.

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Noun 2

muscles, especially well-developed biceps.

He's been working out a lot and now has impressive guns.

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