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guns

/ɡʌnz/

noun (slang)Ngoại động từ[C] Đếm được

Số nhiều: gunsQuá khứ: gunnedPhân từ 2: gunnedV-ing: gunning

In its primary sense, the word carries a heavy weight of power, danger, and authority. It refers to tools of violence or defense, often evoking imagery of conflict, law enforcement, or military strength. When referring to artillery, the scale shifts from individual weaponry to massive industrial machinery designed for long-range destruction, emphasizing sheer force over precision. In slang, the term transforms into a positive attribute of physical fitness. It uses the metaphor of a weapon's power to describe muscular arms, typically used in casual or gym-culture contexts. As a verb, it captures a sudden burst of energy and noise. It implies an aggressive or impatient action, focusing on the immediate surge of speed rather than steady acceleration.

Whether referring to handheld pistols, massive ship artillery, or muscular biceps, the word is used as a count noun to denote individual units.

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Danh từ

Firearms, typically handheld weapons that discharge a projectile using an explosive charge.

"The security guards were carrying guns."

Danh từ

Large-caliber artillery pieces, such as those mounted on warships or in fortifications.

"The battleship's heavy guns opened fire on the coast."

noun (slang)

Well-developed bicep muscles.

"He has been hitting the gym, and now he's got some serious guns."

Ngoại động từ

To accelerate a vehicle or engine rapidly by pressing the accelerator pedal.

"She guns the engine before pulling away from the curb."

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