The Clue
Shooter (3 letter answer)
The Answer
GUN
Tags
Notes
The answer GUN is common and appears about once every 350 puzzles.
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Definition
GUN as a noun:
1. a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
2. (artillery, heavy weapon, gun, ordnance) = large but transportable armament
3. (gunman, gun) = a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
4. (gunman, gunslinger, hired gun, gun, gun for hire, triggerman, hit man, hitman, torpedo, shooter) = a professional killer who uses a gun
5. (grease-gun, gun) = a hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver; forces grease into parts of a machine
6. (accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, gas, throttle, gun) = a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
7. the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies; "two runners started before the gun"; "a twenty gun salute"
GUN as a verb:
1. shoot with a gun