gun vs weapon system

weapon system vs gun

gun and weapon system both are nouns.

gun is a verb but weapon system is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gun	Yes	No	Yes	No
weapon system	Yes	No	No	No

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

gun: a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
weapon system: any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

Other hypernyms of gun include arm, weapon.

gun (noun)	weapon system (noun)
the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies	any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
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)	weapon system (verb)
shoot with a gun

Difference between gun and weapon system

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