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  [guhn-pley] /ˈgʌnˌpleɪ/ noun 1. the exchange of gunshots, usually with intent to wound or kill. /ˈɡʌnˌpleɪ/ noun 1. (mainly US) the use of firearms, as by criminals n. also gun-play, 1891, from gun (n.) + play (n.).

• Gunport

  [guhn-pawrt, -pohrt] /ˈgʌnˌpɔrt, -ˌpoʊrt/ noun 1. an aperture, as in a protective wall or the side of a ship, through which a can be aimed and fired.

• Gunpowder

  [guhn-pou-der] /ˈgʌnˌpaʊ dər/ noun 1. an explosive mixture, as of potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal, used in shells and cartridges, in fireworks, for blasting, etc. 2. Also called gunpowder tea. a fine variety of green China tea, each leaf of which is rolled into a little ball. /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ noun 1. an explosive mixture of potassium […]

• Gunpowder-plot

  noun 1. an unsuccessful plot to kill King James I and the assembled Lords and Commons by blowing up Parliament, November 5, 1605, in revenge for the laws against Roman Catholics. noun 1. the unsuccessful conspiracy to blow up James I and Parliament at Westminster on Nov 5, 1605 See also Guy Fawkes Day

• Gun-room

  noun 1. a room in which guns are kept. 2. British. a room on a warship for the use of junior naval officers. noun 1. (esp in the Royal Navy) the mess allocated to subordinate or junior officers 2. a room where guns are stored

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