GUNS

"GUNS" is a plural of: gun.

Date "GUNS" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1532. (references)

Literature

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Synonyms: GUNS

Courage

Take courage, muster courage, summon up courage, pluck up courage; nerve oneself, take heart; take heart, pluck up heart of grace; hold up one's head, screw one's courage to the sticking place; come up to scratch; stick to one's guns, standfire, stand against; bear up, bear up against; hold out; (persevere) a.

Hindrance

Thwart, frustrate, disconcert, balk, foil; faze, feaze, feeze; baffle, snub, override, circumvent; defeat; spike guns; (render useless); spoil, mar, clip the wings of; cripple; (injure); put an extinguisher on; damp; dishearten; (dissuade); discountenance, throw cold water on, spoil sport; lay a wet blanket, throw a wet blanket on; cut the ground from under one, take the wind out of one's sails, undermine; be in the way of, stand in the way of; act as a drag; hang like a millstone round one's neck.

Impotence

Render powerless; Adjective: deprive of power; disable, disenable; disarm, incapacitate, disqualify, unfit, invalidate, deaden, cramp, tie the hands; double up, prostrate, paralyze, muzzle, cripple, becripple, maim, lame, hamstring, draw the teeth of; throttle, strangle, garrotte, garrote; ratten, silence, sprain, clip the wings of, put hors de combat, spike the guns; take the wind out of one's sails, scotch the snake, put a spoke in one's wheel; break the neck, break the back; unhinge, unfit; put out of gear.

Inutility

Render useless; Adjective: dismantle, dismast, dismount, disqualify, disable; unrig; cripple, lame; (injure); spike guns, clip the wings; put out of gear.

Wind

Verb: blow, waft; blow hard, blow great guns, blow a hurricane. Noun: wuther; stream, issue.

Crosswords: GUNS

Guns. Lots of guns (The Matrix; writing credit: Andy Wachowski; Larry Wachowski)

Does the sound of guns frighten you that much (High Noon; writing credit: Carl Foreman)

If you don't want to be counting the fingers you haven't got, I suggest you get those guns. Quick (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels; writing credit: Guy Ritchie)

I don't even own a gun, let alone many guns that would necessitate an entire rack (Wayne's World; writing credit: Mike Myers, Bonnie Turner, Terry Turner)

Because if I do, the retinal scans will read the scar tissue, alarms will go off, and large men with guns will appear (Minority Report; writing credit: Scott Frank)

Send lawyers, guns and money (Lawyers, Guns And Money; performing artist: Warren Zevon; writing credit: Warren Zevon)

And there are no guns, no bombs, and no disease, (From a Distance; performing artist: Bette Midler)

Two hundred million guns are loaded (RUN THROUGH THE JUNGLE; performing artist: Creedence Clearwater Revival)

Its Doc not guns don't sling weight (Left & Right Featuring Method Man And Redman; performing artist: D'Angelo)

The bigger the order, the more guns we brought out (Party Up; performing artist: DMX)

Guns of a Stranger (1973)

Machismo: 40 Graves for 40 Guns (1971)

Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969)

Three Guns for Texas (1968)

The Guns of Will Sonnett (1967)

Lawyers, Guns and Money (performing artist: Warren Zevon)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

References

• The World Market for Spraying Machinery, Mechanical Appliances for Projecting, Dispersing, or Spraying Liquids or Powders, Fire Extinguishers, Spray Guns, and Steam or Sandblasting Machines: A 2004 Global Trade Perspective (reference)

  (more reference examples)

Books

• Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies (reference)

• The Guns of Abilene (Gunsmith, No 4) (reference)

• Gun Notes: Elmer Keith's Guns & Ammo Articles of the 1960's (reference)

• Guns & ammo's famous firearms : guns that shaped our century! : the history, performance, stripping & shooting of over 30 modern classics (reference)

• Guns and Ammo Complete Guide to Blackpowder. (reference)

  (more book examples)

Periodicals

• Women & Guns (reference)

• Guns & Ammo (reference)

• Shooting Sportsman : Magazine Of Wingshooting & Fine Guns (reference)

• Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement (reference)

• Guns & Gear (reference)

  (more periodical examples)

Theater & Movies

• Vulcan: Fresh and Cheeky Young Guns (reference)

• Guns N' Roses: The Making of Estranged - Part IV of the Trilogy! (reference)

• Marilyn Manson - Guns, God And Goverment World Tour (reference)

• Hostile Guns (reference)

• Guns N' Roses: Use Your Illusion I (reference)

  (more DVD examples; more video examples)

Music

• Blaze Of Glory: Songs Written And Performed By Jon Bon Jovi, Inspired By The Film Young Guns II [SOUNDTRACK] (reference)

• Bombay The Hard Way: Guns, Cars And Sitars [SOUNDTRACK] (reference)

• The Mercenaries (Dark of the Sun) (1968 Film) / Guns For San Sebastian (1968 Film) [SOUNDTRACK] (reference)

• Guns of Navarone: Ride Your Donkey (reference)

  (more classical music examples; more popular music examples)

High Tech

• Guns & Ammo: The Ultimate Target Challenge (reference)

  (more camera examples; more video game examples; more computer examples; more electronic examples; more software examples)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Vaccination of boys in West Africa while standing in front of a poster announcing Smallpox Eradication and Measles Control Programs. Note the use of jet guns. Credit: CDC.

Contract and finance specialists from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Top Dollar 2000 team aim their 9mm guns at their targets during competition held Dec. 7 to 11 in Gulfport, Miss. (P.; photo by Lynn Gonzales)..

In the Wangpoo River, off Shanghai, China, circa 1927. Note the different elevations of the 8"/45 guns of her forward turret. Credit: NAVY.

Crew exercising one of the ship's 6"/50 broadside guns, circa 1916. Note: gunsight in use; items posted on the bulkhead in the upper right, including safety orders, pennant bearing the ship's name, and "Modern Girl" poem. Credit: NAVY.

Wit' the roarin' an the archie guns, I gathered her in me arms. Credit: Library of Congress.

A Christmas present: toy guns or hobby horses] / P. Barlow. Credit: Library of Congress.

Man and son walking with guns, and man hanging from tree in background, and the / Chase. Credit: Library of Congress.

Guns loaded on a train ready for transit, Singapore, Malay Peninsula. Credit: Library of Congress.

Six Australian soldiers with tommy guns crossing jungle waters in inflated rafts, during war in Malaya. Credit: Library of Congress.

Atlanta, Ga. Federal soldiers relaxing by guns of captured fort. Credit: Library of Congress.

Source: pictures compiled by the editor from various references; see picture credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Nevertheless they must have all their guns on board. (reference)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Her breath goes forth through her hundred and twenty guns as through enormous trumpets, and haughtily answers the thunderbolt

They got guns.

On gala days the town fires its great guns, which echo like popguns to these woods, and some waifs of martial music occasionally penetrate thus far.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Health

Many sources, such as guns, power tools, chain saws, small airplanes, farm vehicles, firecrackers, some types of toys, and some medical and dental instruments may produce dangerous exposures. (references)

Individuals of all ages including children, adolescents, young adults and older people can develop NIHL. Exposure occurs in the work place, in recreational settings and at home. There is an increasing awareness of the harmful noises in recreational activities, for example, target shooting or hunting, snowmobiles, go-carts, woodworking and other hobby equipment, power horns, cap guns and model airplanes. (references)

Business

Main products demanded are guns, bulletproof vests, police body armor, and uniforms. (references)

While center pivot is the most popular system, side rolls and traveler guns are also being installed. (references)

Last year, Russian guns successfully penetrated the Peruvian market, offering good quality products at lower prices. (references)

Civil Liberties

Pakistan

On December 8, approximately 12 persons, 6 of whom carried guns, beat 2 members of the staff of Ummat; they also destroyed office equipment. (references)

Cote d'Ivoire

On February 7, 30 gendarmes, police officers, and civilians searched the premises of printing company Roto Presse Ivoire for guns; no guns were found. (references)

Bangladesh

On July 12, a gang of youths armed with swords, axes, and guns were waiting in front of the residence of Tuhin Aronno, the Meherpur district correspondent of the Dhaka-based Bangla-language daily Prothom Alo. (references)

Economic History

Brazil

Kidnappers usually carry guns and drive the victim around to make withdrawals from ATM cash machines. (references)

Egypt

Military goods produced in Egypt include: small caliber and heavy ammunition; mortars, mines, grenades and other explosives; antitank rockets; rocket motors; radars and electronic equipment; smoke and pyrotechnic devices, rifles, pistols (Beretta licensee) and machine guns; jet trainer aircraft (Alpha and Tucano); armored personnel carriers; Alpha jet engines; field and aircraft communications equipment; Gazelle helicopters and engines; gyroscopes; weapon sights; binoculars; periscopes; tanks; MLRs; and artillery pieces. (references)

Human Rights

Comoros

In June Cheik Ali pled guilty to illegal possession of guns. (references)

Minorities

Kenya

Many factors contributed to interethnic conflicts, including the proliferation of guns, the commercialization of traditional cattle rustling, the weakening of state authority, the emergence of local militia leaders, the development of a modern warrior/bandit culture (distinct from the traditional culture), irresponsible local political leadership, shrinking economic prospects for affected groups, a regional drought, and the inability or unwillingness of security forces to stem the violence. (references)

Political Economy

PARAGUAY

However, the United States prohibits the export of U.S. guns and ammunition to Paraguay. (references)

CZECH REPUBLIC

While most products and services are exempt from licensing, oil, natural gas, pyrotechnical products, sporting guns, and ammunition require an import license. (references)

Political Rights

Colombia

Numerous members of Congress have expressed concern about threats and violence against candidates and voters; in May Liberal Party presidential candidate Horacio Serpa said that there were candidates at all levels who could be elected by guns. (references)

Trade

Mauritius

Imports of the following items are prohibited: ball valve bottles, caps for toy guns, recapped tires, white phosphorous matches, certain firecrackers, kerosene stoves, water scooters, ivory and tortoise shell, underwater fishing guns, candy in the form of cigarettes, toy crash helmets, cigarette papers, used motor vehicle spare parts, electric water heaters with bare elements, portable electric lamps, teething rings, rolling machines (other than industrial-type rolling machines) for cigarette manufacturing, blue asbestos and its products, and items containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC). A detailed list is available from the Embassy. (references)

Travel

Ecuador

In a rapidly increasing number of cases, however, thieves are armed with guns or knives. (references)

Women

El Salvador

Convicted offenders are prohibited from using alcohol or drugs and from carrying guns. (references)

Worker Rights

Bangladesh

Fighting often is over the control of rackets or extortion payoffs and typically involves knives, guns, and homemade bombs. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Expressions using "GUNS": blow great guns ♦ carry too many guns for one ♦ Converted guns ♦ fire a salute of eleven guns ♦ go great guns ♦ Great guns ♦ Guns of position ♦ it blows great guns ♦ masked guns ♦ siege guns ♦ stick to one's guns ♦ To blow great guns. Additional references.

Beginning with "GUNS": guns-for-butter.

Ending with "GUNS": hand-guns, machine-guns, shot-guns, sub-machine-guns, tommy-guns.

Bulgarian 

артилерия (artillery, enginery, ordnance). (various references)

Chinese 

杆 (M for guns, pole). (various references)

Czech

trvat na svém (stick to one's guns). (various references)

Danish

pansertaarn. (various references)

Dutch

vuurmonden, kanonnen. (various references)

Esperanto

aerdefenda artilerio (ack-ack, anti-aircraft guns). (various references)

Finnish

tykkien pauke (cannonade, roar of guns). (various references)

French

tourelle. (various references)

German

Kanonen (cannons), Gewehre (rifles), Geschütze. (various references)

Greek 

κανόνια. (various references)

Hungarian

tombol (vihar) (to blow great guns), tüzel vmire (to play the guns on sg), puskatüzet zúdít vmire (to play the guns on sg), meghiúsítja vki terveit (to cook sy's goose, to spike sy's guns), lehetetlenné tesz vkit (to spike sy's guns), keresztülhúzza vki terveit (to spike sy's guns). (various references)

Italian

cannoni, bocche da fuoco. (various references)

Japanese Kanji 

銃� � (firearms). (various references)

Japanese Katakana 

かき (fence, fire, firearms, flower vase, flowering plants, flowering season, oyster, oyster shell, persimmon, summer season, the following), じゅうほう (convenience, firearms, heavy artillery, priceless treasure, treasured article, usefulness). (various references)

Manx

pointal (lay, lay guns), lhiggey ry cheilley (volley, volley of guns). (various references)

Pig Latin

unsgay.(various references)

Portuguese

a tensão nos terminais do tubo catódico é mantida constante de forma a manter os três canhões das três cores em foco (the voltage at the cathode ray tube terminals is maintained constant in order to keep the three guns for the three colours in focus). (various references)

Romanian

trage unsprezece salve de tun (fire a salute of eleven guns), saluta cu unsprezece lovituri de tun (fire a salute of eleven guns), s-a stârnit o vijelie (it blows great guns), rãmâne pe poziţii (stick to one's guns), poftim (good god, goodness gracious, great guns, here you are, oh do, phew, please, there now, there you are), nu abandona armele (stick to one's guns). (various references)

Spanish

cañones (cannonry, ordnance, stubble), bocas de fuego. (various references)

Swedish

inte ändra sig (stick to one's guns). (various references)

Turkish

fırtına kopmak (blow great guns), boy ölçülemez olmak (carry too many guns for one). (various references)

Derivations

Words beginning with "GUNS": gunsel, gunsels, gunship, gunships, gunshot, gunshots, gunslinger, gunslingers, gunslinging, gunslingings, gunsmith, gunsmithing, gunsmithings, gunsmiths, gunstock, gunstocks. (additional references)

Words ending with "GUNS": blowguns, flashguns, handguns, outguns, popguns, scatterguns, shoguns, shotguns, spearguns, wanguns. (additional references)

Misspellings

"GUNS" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: ganz, gcn, genz, ginc, ginse, ginsu, ginz, gns, gnust, gnux, gnyss, gonas, Goncz, gones, gonus, grunes, guis, Gunco, gund, gune, Gunes, guness, gunks, gunn, gunna, gunnn, Gunt, gunts, gunu, guo, Gurnis, gurnsy, gus, guss, Guus, guvs, guyn, gynes, nguni, ughs, ugn, Ugni. (additional references)

Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits.

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams

Direct Anagrams: gnus, snug, sung.

-1 letter: gnu, gun, nus, sun, uns.

-2 letters: nu, un, us.

+1 letter: bungs, dungs, genus, guans, gunks, lungs, negus, pungs, rungs, slung, snugs, stung, suing, swung, tungs, using.

+2 letters: busing, dingus, fungus, fusing, genius, gluons, grunts, guanos, gunsel, lunges, lungis, mungos, musing, nudges, pignus, shogun, sluing, snugly, sprung, spuing, strung, sundog, ungues, unguis, unpegs, unrigs, unsung, youngs.

+3 letters: abusing, amusing, angelus, anguish, audings, augends, bluings, blunges, bousing, bungees, bungles, bushing, busings, busking, bussing, busting, busying, cangues, causing, congius, congous, cursing, cussing, dengues, dousing, dugongs, dusking, dusting, engluts, engulfs, enoughs, ensuing, fungals, fungoes, fungous, fussing, gangues, genuses, gerunds, glucans, glutens, grounds, grunges, guanase, guanays, guanins, guenons, guidons, guineas, guising, guldens, gundogs, gunites, gunless, gunnels, gunners, gunnies, gunsels, gunship, gunshot, gurnets, gurneys, gushing, gusting, hangups, hognuts, housing, hungers, hushing, husking, igneous, iguanas, impugns, ingulfs, issuing, jungles, justing, kurgans, lagunas, lagunes, langues, langurs, lanugos, lounges, lousing, lungans, lungees, lungers, lungyis, lushing, lusting, lutings, magnums, mousing, muggins, mushing, musings, mussing, mustang, musting, naughts, neguses, nilgaus, nougats, noughts, nudgers, nuggets, nursing, nutmegs, oppugns, ourangs, ousting, outguns, outings, outsang, outsing, outsung, pausing, pignuts, plunges, popguns, pulings, pulsing, pungles, pursing, pushing, quangos, repugns, reusing, rousing, rulings, rushing, rusting, saucing, shoguns, shotgun, shuting, snugged, snugger, snuggle, songful, souping, souring, sousing, spuming, subbing, subring, sucking, sudsing, sueding, sughing, suiting, sulking, summing, sundogs, sunglow, sunning, supping, surfing, surgeon, surging, sussing, tongues, tousing, tubings, tunings, tushing, tusking, uncages, unclogs, ungirds, unglues, unhangs, unplugs, unsight, unsling, unslung, unstung, uppings, upswing, upswung, wanguns.