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gun vs small-arm

small-arm vs gun

gun and small-arm both are nouns.

gun is a verb but small-arm is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gun Yes No Yes No
small-arm Yes No No No
As nouns, small-arm is a hyponym of gun; that is, small-arm is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gun:
  • gun: a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
  • small-arm: a portable gun
gun (noun) small-arm (noun)
the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies a portable gun
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
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)
gun (verb) small-arm (verb)
shoot with a gun
Difference between gun and small-arm

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