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gives it the gun

gives it the gun is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give it the gun.

Meaning of give it the gun

Verb

give it the gun (third-person singular simple present gives it the gun, present participle giving it the gun, simple past gave it the gun, past participle given it the gun)

  1. (idiomatic) To cause a specific vehicle to accelerate; to open the throttle of an engine.
    Synonyms:
    rev up, tach up

Questions about gives it the gun

What is gives it the gun the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Gives it the gun is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give it the gun.

Words near gives it the gun in the dictionary

  1. gives it large
  2. gives it mouth
  3. gives it one's best shot
  4. gives it socks
  5. gives it some welly
  6. gives it the gun
  7. gives it to someone
  8. gives it up
  9. gives life to
  10. gives lip
  11. gives me

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