Gun Definition–noun | 1. | a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive; a piece of ordnance. |
| 2. | any portable firearm, as a rifle, shotgun, or revolver. |
| 3. | a long-barreled cannon having a relatively flat trajectory. |
| 4. | any device for shooting something under pressure: a paint gun; a staple gun. |
| 5. | Slang. a person whose profession is killing; professional killer: a gangland gun. |
| 6. | British. a member of a shooting party. |
–verb (used with object) | 8. | to shoot with a gun (often fol. by down): The guards gunned down the fleeing convict. |
| 9. | to cause (an engine, vehicle, aircraft, etc.) to increase in speed very quickly by increasing the supply of fuel. |
–verb (used without object)
—Verb phrase| 12. | gun for, | a. | to seek with intent to harm or kill. |
| b. | to seek; try earnestly to obtain: He is gunning for a raise. |
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—Idioms| 13. | give the gun, Slang. to put into motion or speed up: We gave the motor the gun and drove off. |
| 14. | jump the gun, Slang. | a. | to begin a race before the starting signal. |
| b. | to begin prematurely; act too hastily. |
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| 15. | spike someone's guns, to frustrate or prevent someone from accomplishing a plan: Our competitors planned a surprise reduction in their rates, but we discovered it and were able to spike their guns. |
| 16. | stick to one's guns, to maintain one's position in the face of opposition; stand firm: They stuck to their guns and refused to submit. Also, stand by one's guns. |
| 17. | under the gun, under pressure, as to meet a deadline or solve a problem: We're all under the gun with these new sales quotas. |
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Package Definition–noun | 1. | a bundle of something, usually of small or medium size, that is packed and wrapped or boxed; parcel. |
| 2. | a container, as a box or case, in which something is or may be packed. |
| 3. | something conceived of as a compact unit having particular characteristics: That child is a package of mischief. |
| 4. | the packing of goods, freight, etc. |
| 5. | a finished product contained in a unit that is suitable for immediate installation and operation, as a power or heating unit. |
| 6. | a group, combination, or series of related parts or elements to be accepted or rejected as a single unit. |
| 7. | a complete program produced for the theater, television, etc., or a series of these, sold as a unit. |
–verb (used with object) | 8. | to make or put into a package. |
| 9. | to design and manufacture a package for (a product or series of related products): They package their soaps in eye-catching wrappers. |
| 10. | to group or combine (a series of related parts) into a single unit. |
| 11. | to combine the various elements of (a tour, entertainment, etc.) for sale as a unit. |
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