English Word · Advanced
time-gun
A gun fired by means of an electric current, formerly used to signal a specific time of day
Pronunciation: say time-gun
Meaning
A gun fired by means of an electric current, formerly used to signal a specific time of day.
Example
The harbor master fired the time-gun at exactly noon to signal the hour to the ships in the port.
The harbor master fired the time-gun at exactly noon to signal the hour to the ships in the port.
Practice tips
- Practice time-gun out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.