guns
Translation
guns, firearms, weapons
Examples
The police carry guns for protection.
The police carry guns for protection.
He collects old guns as a hobby.
He collects old guns as a hobby.
Grammar Patterns
((guns)) weapons that fire bullets. The police carry guns for protection.
Similar Words
Synonyms: firearm, weapon, pistol, rifle
Etymology
From Middle English 'gunne', possibly a shortening of a Scandinavian woman's name 'Gunnhildr', used as a name for a cannon.
Memory Tips
The word 'gun' sounds a bit like the 'bang' sound it makes.