| gum tree |
any tree that exudes gum, such as the eucalyptus, tupelo, or sapodilla. |
| gumwood |
the wood of a gum tree, esp. the eucalyptus or sweet gum. |
| gun |
an apparatus with a tube made of metal from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are fired. [7 definitions] |
| gunboat |
a small armed boat used in shallow waters. |
| gunboat diplomacy |
the use or threat of small-scale military intervention to further one nation's interests in another nation. |
| gun control |
the practice or policy of enacting and enforcing laws that impose stricter regulations on the sale, possession, and use of guns. |
| guncotton |
highly explosive nitrocellulose, made from cotton and used as a propellant and explosive. |
| gunfight |
a fight or duel in which guns, esp. pistols, are used. [2 definitions] |
| gunfire |
the firing of a gun. |
| gung-ho |
(informal) extremely enthusiastic and loyal, often in a naive way. |
| gunlock |
the mechanism in some firearms by which the charge is exploded. |
| gunman |
a person armed with a gun or skilled in the use of guns, esp. a professional killer. |
| gunmetal |
any of various metal alloys that have a dark gray, bluish gray, or black finish. [3 definitions] |
| gunnel |
the upper edge of the side of a boat or ship; gunwale. |
| gunner |
a soldier, sailor, or the like who operates or helps to operate artillery. [2 definitions] |
| gunnery |
the science of making and using guns, esp. heavy artillery. [3 definitions] |
| gunnery sergeant |
in the U.S. Marine Corps, a noncommissioned officer ranking below a master or first sergeant and above a staff sergeant. |
| gunny |
a strong, coarse fabric made of hemp or jute; burlap. [2 definitions] |
| gunnysack |
a large sack made of burlap. |
| gunplay |
an exchange of gunfire, usu. in a civilian setting. |
| gunpoint |
the front end of a firearm's barrel. |