flak vs gun

flak and gun both are nouns.

flak is not a verb while gun is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flak	Yes	No	No	No
gun	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, gun is a hypernym of flak; that is, gun is a word with a broader meaning than flak:

flak: artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
gun: a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

flak (noun)	gun (noun)
artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes	the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies
intense adverse criticism	a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer	large but transportable armament
	a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine
	a pedal that controls the throttle valve
	a professional killer who uses a gun
	a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)

flak (verb)	gun (verb)
	shoot with a gun

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