gun in Italian

gun in Italian is arma da fuoco, obice, cannone — gun means a weapon that fires bullets or shells using an explosive charge, ranging from handguns to rifles and artillery.

gun in Italian

arma da fuoco

noun

obice

noun

cannone

noun

(military) A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity.

fucile

noun

A less portable, long firearm that fires bullets or projectiles; a rifle, either manual, automatic or semi-automatic; a flintlock, musket or shotgun.

pistola

noun

A very portable, short firearm, for hand use, which fires bullets or projectiles, such as a handgun, revolver, pistol, or Derringer.

What does "gun" mean?

noun A weapon that fires bullets or shells using an explosive charge, ranging from handguns to rifles and artillery.
"Police recovered the gun used in the robbery."
noun A hand-held tool that shoots or sprays a substance, such as a glue gun, staple gun, or spray gun.
"He used a staple gun to fix the fabric to the frame."
noun Informal: a skilled or highly capable person, especially one hired for a specific job.
"The company brought in a hired gun to turn the failing project around."
verb To press the accelerator hard, making an engine suddenly speed up.
"He gunned the engine and pulled out into traffic."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

gun in a sentence

Police recovered the gun used in the robbery.
The soldiers were trained to clean and maintain their guns daily.
He used a staple gun to fix the fabric to the frame.
The company brought in a hired gun to turn the failing project around.

Similar words in Italian

firearm pistol revolver rifle weapon

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gun" in Italian?

"gun" in Italian is arma da fuoco, obice, cannone. gun means: A weapon that fires bullets or shells using an explosive charge, ranging from handguns to rifles and artillery.

How do you use "gun" in a sentence?

Example: "Police recovered the gun used in the robbery." In Italian, "gun" is arma da fuoco, obice, cannone.

Are there other ways to say "gun" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "gun": arma da fuoco, obice, cannone, fucile, pistola.

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