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gun vs whaling gun

whaling gun vs gun

gun and whaling gun both are nouns.

gun is a verb but whaling gun is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gun Yes No Yes No
whaling gun Yes No No No
As nouns, whaling gun is a hyponym of gun; that is, whaling gun 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)
  • whaling gun: a gun (or device resembling a gun) for discharging a projectile (especially a harpoon) at a whale
gun (noun) whaling gun (noun)
the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies a gun (or device resembling a gun) for discharging a projectile (especially a harpoon) at a whale
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) whaling gun (verb)
shoot with a gun
Difference between gun and whaling gun

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