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whaling gun vs gun

gun vs whaling gun

whaling gun and gun both are nouns.

whaling gun is not a verb while gun is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
whaling gun Yes No No No
gun Yes No Yes No
As nouns, gun is a hypernym of whaling gun; that is, gun is a word with a broader meaning than whaling gun:
  • whaling gun: a gun (or device resembling a gun) for discharging a projectile (especially a harpoon) at a whale
  • gun: a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
whaling gun (noun) gun (noun)
a gun (or device resembling a gun) for discharging a projectile (especially a harpoon) at a whale the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies
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)
whaling gun (verb) gun (verb)
shoot with a gun
Difference between whaling gun and gun

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