gun-pistola: meaning, definitions and translations
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What is gun?gun is pistola
What is pistola?
A weapon consisting of a metal tube from which a projectile is fired at high velocity into a relatively flat trajectory.
Un arma que consiste en un tubo de metal desde el cual se dispara un proyectil a alta velocidad en una trayectoria relativamente plana.
A cannon with a long barrel and a relatively low angle of fire.
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A portable firearm, such as a rifle or revolver.
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A device resembling a firearm or cannon, as in its ability to project something, such as grease, under pressure or at great speed.
Un dispositivo que se asemeja a un arma de fuego o cañón, como en su capacidad para proyectar algo, como grasa, bajo presión o a gran velocidad.
A discharge of a firearm or cannon as a signal or salute.
Descarga de un arma de fuego o cañón como señal o saludo.
One, such as a hunter, who carries or uses a gun.
Uno, como un cazador, que lleva o usa un arma.
A person skilled in the use of a gun.
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A professional killer: a hired gun.
Un asesino profesional: un pistolero a sueldo.
The throttle of an engine, as of an automobile.
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To shoot (a person): a bank robber who was gunned down by the police.
Para disparar (a una persona): un ladrón de bancos que fue asesinado a tiros por la policía.
To open the throttle of (an engine) so as to accelerate: gunned the engine and sped off.
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gun for To pursue relentlessly so as to overcome or destroy.
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gun for To go after in earnest; set out to obtain: gunning for a promotion.
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go great guns To proceed or perform with great speed, skill, or success.
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hold a gun to (someone's) head To put pressure on someone.
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under the gun Under great pressure or under threat.
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