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gunned (See gun)

Noun

1 a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
2 large but transportable armament [syn: artillery, heavy weapon, ordnance]
3 a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) [syn: gunman]
4 a professional killer who uses a gun [syn: gunman, gunslinger, hired gun, gun for hire, triggerman, hit man, hitman, torpedo, shooter]
5 a hand-operated pump that resembles a gun; forces grease into parts of a machine [syn: grease-gun]
6 a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas" [syn: accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, gas, throttle]
7 the discharge of a gun as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies; "a twenty gun salute" v : shoot with a gun [also: gunning, gunned]

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Verb

gunned
  1. past of gun

Adjective

gunned
  1. equipped or bedecked with guns
    She was armored and gunned and ready for action.
  2. shot by guns
    He gunned the deer.

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