In both entries there are idioms, compounds and phrasal verbs but their presentation is different: in the OALD there are special signs which make it easier for the user to find them in the entry. (COD) printed in italics, different senses of the word are separated from one another by numbers and each sense is defined. In both cases the headword is printed in bold type, the word is provided with the indication of the word‑class – n (OALD) and n.& v.
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Gunfire /0gAnfaIq(r)/ n (U) the firing of a gun or guns or the sound of this: hear the crack of gunfire ° A burst of gunfire came from our left.Ī close comparison of the two entries reveals many interesting similarities and differences.
0gun dog n a dog trained to help in the sport of shooting, eg by collecting birds that have been shot.> gun v ( ‑nn‑) phr v be 0gunning for sb (infml) to be looking for an opportunity to criticize sb /gun sb 0down (infml) (usu passive) to shoot sb, esp killing or seriously injuring them: He was gunned down as he left his home. IDM going great guns great, jump the gun JUMP1 spike sb’s guns spike v.
4 (C) (US infml) a person who carries a gun in order to shoot people: a hired gun. picture.Ģ the gun (sing) the signal to begin a race, made by firing a starting pistol(i): Wait for the gun! 3 (C) (esp in compounds) a tool that forces out a substance or an object: a0 grease‑gun ° a0 staple‑gun. Gun /gAn/ n 1 (C) any type of weapon that fires bullets or shells (shell 4a) from a metal tube: fire a gun ° threaten sb with a gun ° Look out, he’s got a gun! ° a warship with 16‑inch guns ° anti‑aircraft guns ° a toy gun ° a gun battle between rival gangs.See also airgun, handgun, machine‑gun.
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