1. a
gun
2. A complex arrangement of metal parts that is capable of discharging a
lead peice at very high speeds, high enough to penetrate fleash and thin slabs of wood. Serves as humankind'
s (so far) permanent replacement for spears, staffs, swords, daggars, etc. as most effective weapons. Most commonly used for self-defense, murder, killing hostiles, recreational shooting, the standard issue weapons for armies, militias.