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firearm; tool resembling a gun
Meanings
6 senses · 12 examplesnoun
gun; rifle; firearm
A general term for small arms like pistols and rifles.
He carried a hunting rifle and walked into the forest.
The soldiers held guns to defend the border.
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In China, private gun ownership is illegal.
noun
spear; lance; long thrusting weapon
literaryA classical weapon used in ancient warfare and martial arts. Often appears in historical contexts and idioms.
Yue Fei wielded a long spear, bravely fighting the enemy.
In this opera, the military generals all use spears.
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The eighteen kinds of weapons include knives, spears, swords, halberds, etc.
noun
tool or device shaped like a gun
Usually a tool that ejects or applies something, often in construction or cleaning.
The painter is using a spray gun to paint the wall.
He used a water gun to rinse the window clean.
noun
shot; play in sports (e.g., billiards, basketball)
technicalUsed in sports terminology.
This snooker player made a beautiful long pot shot.
verb
to be the first to speak or act; to steal a march
informalOften used in informal or competitive contexts. Associated with the modern phrase '抢麦' or online debates. This is a modern, derived usage.
In discussions, he always takes the lead, rushing to speak first.
The new product was snapped up by scalpers as soon as it hit the market.
noun
chip; token (in gambling)
archaicOld-fashioned term used in gambling contexts.
He bet his last few chips.