gunning (for) (Meaning)
gunning (for)
an artillery piece with a usually long barrel and firing shot or shells in a somewhat flattened curve, under pressure or attack, a device that throws a projectile, hunter, a firing of a gun, a person's arm, to hunt or shoot with a gun, fire sense 3b, a portable firearm (such as a rifle or handgun), a signal marking a beginning or ending, to aim at or go after with determination or effort, throttle, to fire on, something suggesting a gun in shape or use, shoot, a piece of ordnance usually with high muzzle velocity and comparatively flat trajectory, a portable firearm (as a rifle or pistol), gunman, to hunt with a gun, something suggesting a gun in shape or function, a discharge of a gun especially as a salute or signal, to open up the throttle of so as to increase speed, throttle entry 2 sense 1, an arm that has well-defined muscles
Synonyms & Antonyms of gunning (for)
gunning (for) Sentence Examples
- The hunter was gunning for the majestic deer in the dense forest.
- The politician was gunning for the highest office in the land.
- The athlete was gunning for the gold medal at the upcoming Olympics.
- The salesperson was gunning for a record-breaking month of sales.
- The student was gunning for an A+ in every class.
- The actor was gunning for the lead role in the prestigious Broadway play.
- The writer was gunning for recognition and acclaim for their debut novel.
- The chef was gunning for a Michelin star for his innovative culinary creations.
- The engineer was gunning for a breakthrough in the field of renewable energy.
- The doctor was gunning for a cure for the deadly disease that afflicted millions.
FAQs About the word gunning (for)
an artillery piece with a usually long barrel and firing shot or shells in a somewhat flattened curve, under pressure or attack, a device that throws a projecti
killing,running down, pursuing, shooting, poaching, running, harpooning, trailing, spooring,tracking
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The hunter was gunning for the majestic deer in the dense forest.
The politician was gunning for the highest office in the land.
The athlete was gunning for the gold medal at the upcoming Olympics.
The salesperson was gunning for a record-breaking month of sales.
