any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges | the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies |
armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a target | a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel) |
a small explosive device that is placed on a railroad track and fires when a train runs over it; the sound of the explosion warns the engineer of danger ahead | large but transportable armament |
a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface | a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine |
an explosive device that is set off in an oil well (or a gas well) to start or to increase the flow of oil (or gas) | a pedal that controls the throttle valve |
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | a professional killer who uses a gun |
a professional killer who uses a gun | a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) |