gunned


gun

G0313900 (gŭn)n.1. A weapon consisting of a metal tube from which a projectile is fired at high velocity into a relatively flat trajectory, especially:a. A portable firearm, such as a rifle or revolver.b. A cannon with a long barrel and a relatively low angle of fire.2. A device resembling a firearm or cannon, as in its ability to project something, such as grease or paint, under pressure or at great speed.3. A discharge of a firearm or cannon as a signal or salute: heard the guns honoring the leader.4. One who is armed with or skilled in the use of a gun.5. The throttle of an engine, as of an automobile.6. guns Slang The biceps muscles of the arms.v. gunned, gun·ning, guns v.tr.1. To shoot (a person): a bank robber who was gunned down by the police.2. To open the throttle of (an engine) so as to accelerate: gunned the engine and sped off.v.intr. To hunt with a gun.Phrasal Verb: gun for1. To plan or take action to harm or destroy (someone).2. To go after in earnest; set out to obtain: gunning for a promotion.Idioms: go great guns To proceed or perform with great speed, skill, or success. hold a gun to (someone's) head To put pressure on someone. under the gun Under great pressure or under threat.
[Middle English gonne, cannon, short for Gunilda, woman's name applied to a siege engine, from Old Norse Gunnhildr, woman's name : gunnr, war; see gwhen- in Indo-European roots + hildr, war.]

gunned

(ɡʌnd) adj (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a. having a gun or guns as specified: heavily gunned. b. (in combination): three-gunned.