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a pistol (=small gun)
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a type of rifle (=long gun) that shoots bullets at high speed
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a weapon that shoots bullets, for example a pistol or a rifle. You load a gun with ammunition and pull the trigger to use it
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a weapon that produces an electric shock that makes someone unable to move for a short time
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a light machine gun that you hold against your hip or your shoulder when shooting
a type of small machine gun
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a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken
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