gat

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ˈgat

Synonyms of gat next

archaic past tense of get

gat

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noun (1)

: a natural or artificial channel or passage

gat

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noun

slang

: handgun

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

probably from Dutch, literally, hole; akin to Old English geat gate

Noun

short for Gatling gun

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1723, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gat was in 1723

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“Gat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gat. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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gat

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ˈgat

slang

: handgun

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