Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Gundersen A surname. Gunderson A surname. Gundeshapur An ancient city in the Sasanian Empire, located in modern-day Khuzestan Province, Iran. It was founded by Shapur I and is known for its famous academy. gundi Any of the several North African rodents of the family Ctenodactylidae. Gundinci A municipality of Croatia. Gunditjmara An Aboriginal people of southwest Victoria. Gundlach A surname. Gundowring A locality in Alpine Shire and the Shire of Indigo, north eastern Victoria, Australia. Gundrum A surname. Gundry A surname from Norman. gunduy The southern cassowary. gundy A front claw of a crab. gunfight A battle (or a duel) using small arms. gunfighter A person who engages in gunfights; a gunslinger. gunfighting combat with guns gunfire Shots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report. gunfit The way in which a gun is tailored to suit the physical features and technique of a shooter. gunfitter One who fits guns to provide shooters with the optimal gunfit. gunfitting The act or practice of fitting a gun to an individual shooter so as to provide the best gunfit. gunflash The flash of a (naval, artillery, tank or hand) gun firing. gunflint The piece of flint or other suitable natural stone that is used in a flintlock weapon to generate a spark gunfucker A person obsessed with owning guns; a zealous supporter of the right to bear arms. gunful as much as a gun can hold. Gungal A locality in the Muswellbrook council area and the Upper Hunter council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia. Gungalman A locality in the Coonamble council area, northern New South Wales, Australia. gunge A viscous or sticky substance, particularly an unpleasant one of vague or unknown composition; goo; gunk. Gungnae A capital city of ancient Goguryeo in Ji'an, Tonghua, Jilin, China. Gungnir The spear of the Norse god Odin, which is believed to never miss its target. gungude A porridge made from sun-dried plantains or green bananas. Gungun A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. gungy Having the texture or feel of gunge; gooey or gunky. gunhand A person hired to carry or handle a gun, often to protect property or people. gunhandler One who uses a gun. gunhawk A gunslinger. gunhouse The rotating part of a gun turret seen above deck. gunia A sack. Gunian A Bunaban Australian Aboriginal prefixing language spoken at Fitzroy Crossing in the north of Western Australia. gunite A form of shotcrete in which a dry cementitious mixture is blown through a hose to the nozzle, with water injected only at the point of application. gunja A municipality of Croatia. Gunjak A surname from Serbo-Croatian. Gunjala A village in Telangana, India, known for its Gondi population. Gunjan A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. gunjible A police officer. gunk Grime, dirt, slime; any vague, messy, or unknown substance. gunkanmaki A form of nigiri sushi consisting of an oval clump of rice wrapped in nori, forming a vessel that is filled with another ingredient. gunkeeper A person responsible for looking after guns (firearms). Gunkel A surname. gunkhole A small cove, especially a small fishing community. gunkless Without gunk. gunky greasy, messy or dirty. gunless Without guns. gunlessness Absence of guns. gunlike Resembling or characteristic of a gun. gunline A line or cable that can be shot across a gap. gunlock A mechanism fitted to a cannon that fires it when a cord is pulled. gunloon A person obsessed with owning guns; a zealous supporter of the right to bear arms. gunloop embrasure; arrow loop Gunma A prefecture of Japan. Capital: Maebashi. gunmaker One who manufactures guns. gunmaking The manufacture of guns. gunman A person armed with a gun, especially a gunned evildoer. gunmanship The art or skill of using a gun. gunmetal A type of bronze used for making cannons. Gunn A Scottish surname from Old Norse. gunnade A naval artillery piece, variant of the carronade, developed by the British navy circa 1820 CE. gunnage The number of guns carried by a warship. gunned Equipped or bedecked with guns. Gunnedah A town in the Gunnedah council area, north eastern New South Wales, Australia gunnel A small eel-shaped marine fish of the family Pholidae, especially Pholis gunnellus. Gunnell A surname. gunnels A surname. gunner Someone connected with Arsenal Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc. gunnera Any of several plants, of the genus Gunnera, that have very large leaves and small, reddish drupes. gunneress A female gunner. gunners Arsenal football club. Gunnersbury A neighbourhood of Chiswick in the borough of Hounslow, Greater London, England (OS grid ref TQ1978). gunnership The office or role of a gunner. Gunnerson A surname. gunnery The science of guns and gunfire, including aspects of bullet flight and impact. gunnie The space left by the removal of ore, defined by some as being equivalent to a yard. gunnies A vacant space left in the ground after a lode has been mined. gunning The act of firing a gun. Gunningbland A locality in the Parkes council area, central New South Wales, Australia. gunningite A rare mineral in the kieserite group, having the chemical formula (Zn,Mn²⁺)SO₄·H₂O. Gunningrah A locality in the Snowy Monaro council area, south eastern New South Wales, Australia. gunnish Gun-like. Gunnislake A village in Calstock parish, in the far east of Cornwall, England (OS grid ref SX 4371). Gunnison A surname. gunnist Someone who uses a gun or guns; a gunner. Gunnoe A surname. gunny A coarse heavy fabric made of jute or hemp. gunnysacking The gradual accumulation of irritations and slights; bottling up. gunocracy gynecocracy; rule by women gunowner A person who owns a gun. gunpad A padded shoulder on a coat designed to protect the fabric from the recoil of a rifle or shotgun. gunperson A gunman or gunwoman. gunplay The discharge of firearms, usually with violent intent and in confrontations. gunpoint A location in the front of the muzzle of a gun. gunpoke Someone who carries a gun; an armed man. gunport A hatch in the hull of a ship (or other vehicle) through which a cannon is fired. gunpost A secure place where a soldier can operate a gun. gunpowder An explosive mixture of saltpetre (potassium nitrate), charcoal and sulfur; formerly used in gunnery but now mostly used in fireworks. gunpowderish Resembling or characteristic of gunpowder. gunpowderous Resembling or characteristic of gunpowder. gunpowdery Resembling or characteristic of gunpowder. gunpower firepower from guns gunproof Resistant to guns. gunrack A rack for storing a gun. gunroom A room where guns are stored. gunrunner A person who smuggles arms and ammunition. gunrunning The smuggling of arms and ammunition. guns Well-developed muscles of the upper arm, especially the biceps and triceps. Gunsan A city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea. gunsel Synonym of catamite: a young man kept by an elder as a (usually passive) homosexual partner. gunshed A building in which military guns are stored. gunshield A shield fitted to the front of a gun to protect its operator. gunship A ship equipped with heavy artillery. gunshop A shop where guns are sold. Gunshore A surname. gunshot The discharging a firearm. gunshy Afraid to use a gun. gunsight An optical instrument which establishes an optical line or axis for the purpose of aiming a weapon. gunsite A location where there is a gun. gunsling To be a gunslinger; to duel with guns. gunslinger A person in the Old West who carried a gun and was an expert at quickly drawing it and firing. gunslinging Having a dueling or Wild West character; wild and tough. gunsmith A manufacturer of guns. gunsmithery A gunsmith's workshop. gunsmithing The craft of a gunsmith gunsmithy A gunsmith's shop. gunsmoke Smoke produced by the firing of a gun. Gunson A surname. gunster A gunman. gunstick A stick to ram down the charge of a musket, etc.; a rammer or ramrod. gunstock The handle of a handgun. gunstocker A manufacturer of gunstocks. gunstocking The manufacture of gunstocks. Gunston A surname. gunstone A cannonball. gunt The bulging between the waist and the genital areas in an obese person. gunta A measure of land area, 1/40 of an acre. Guntakal A city in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, India. guntard A person obsessed with owning guns; a zealous supporter of the right to bear arms. Guntawang A locality in the Mid-Western council area, eastern New South Wales, Australia. gunter A wire that leads from a point near the end of a gaff to a point near the other end. A block travels along this wire, and a halyard is attached to the block. This allows the gaff to be raised to the vertical by a single halyard. gunterite A vanadate mineral with chemical formula Na₄(H₂O)₁₆(H₂V₁₀O₂₈)•6H₂O. Guntersblum A municipality in Mainz-Bingen district, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Guntersville A city, the county seat of Marshall County, Alabama, United States. Gunther A male given name from German. Gunthorpe A northern suburb of the City of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire (OS grid ref TL1802).