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“G” Words

A surname of Scandinavian origin.

A fight in which the people involved shoot at each other with firearms.

Someone skilled at fighting with a gun, especially in the style of the American Old West; a gunslinger.

The sound or act of guns being fired, often repeatedly.

Any sticky, dirty, or unidentifiable substance.

A man who carries or uses a gun, especially one committing a crime or attack.

A Scottish surname derived from Old Norse.

Fitted or armed with guns.

A soldier who operates artillery or a mounted gun.

The nickname of Arsenal Football Club, an English Premier League club.

The design, science, or practice of firing large guns and artillery.

The act of firing a gun, or of hunting with one.

Informal short form of "gunnery sergeant", a rank in the US Marine Corps.

At gunpoint: under the threat of being shot, with a gun aimed at someone.

An explosive powder mixture, traditionally made from charcoal, sulphur, and saltpetre, used in firearms and fireworks.

Informal: well-developed arm muscles, especially biceps.

The firing of a gun, or the sound it makes.

A person, especially from the American Old West, skilled at quickly drawing and firing a gun.

A type of sailing rig in which the top of the mainsail is extended upward by a spar hoisted nearly vertical alongside the mast, achieving extra sail height without a taller mast.

A male given name and surname of Germanic origin.

A Chinese surname.

A small, colourful freshwater fish popular in home aquariums.

An Indian surname, common among Hindus of northern India.

A bubbling, throaty sound, like water flowing through a narrow pipe.

A wheeled stretcher used to move patients in a hospital.

A spiritual teacher, especially in Hindu or Sikh tradition, who guides a student.

A respectful term for a guru or spiritual teacher.

A male given name, typically a diminutive of Augustus, Gustav, or Konstantinos.

To flow out suddenly and in large amounts.

Flowing out suddenly and forcefully.

(dated slang) A weak, overly fussy, or effeminate man.

A sudden, strong rush of wind.

A Swedish male given name, a form of Gustav.

A male given name of Germanic origin, historically a common name among Swedish royalty.

The French form of the male given name Gustav.

Enthusiasm and energy put into doing something.

The stomach and intestines; someone's digestive system.

A surname of Irish or Scottish Gaelic origin, and the name of several towns in the United States.

A common Spanish surname.

Lacking courage; cowardly.

Courage and determination, especially to do something difficult or risky.

Showing courage and determination in a difficult or risky situation.

Deeply disappointed or upset, especially about a loss or setback.

A channel along the edge of a road or roof that carries away rainwater.

Extremely disappointing or upsetting.

Harsh-sounding and produced deep in the throat.

An informal way to address a man, especially one in charge or a stranger.

A man or boy; an informal word for a male person.

A small town in Tennessee, United States.

A Spanish surname.

To drink or eat something quickly and greedily.

The act of eating or drinking something greedily and in large quantities.

A hybrid bird produced by crossing a male goose with a female swan.

A feminine given name of Welsh origin, usually a short form of Gwendolen or Guinevere.

A feminine given name of Welsh origin.

A feminine given name of Welsh origin, a variant spelling of Gwendolen.

A feminine given name of Welsh origin.

A place with equipment for exercise and physical training.

A large room or building equipped for indoor sports and exercise.

A person who competes in or performs gymnastics.

A sport involving controlled, athletic movements that demand strength, flexibility, and balance.

A doctor who specialises in the female reproductive system.

An act of cheating or swindling someone.

A soft mineral made of hydrated calcium sulphate, used to make plaster and drywall.

A member of the Romani people, a traditionally travelling ethnic group.

A Greek sandwich made with meat cooked on a vertical spit, served in flatbread with vegetables and sauce.

A spinning device that resists changes to its orientation, used to keep vehicles or instruments stable.