big gun

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A large artillery gun or one of the largest-caliber naval guns (as on a battleship).

   “London, Nov. 1: The big guns opened fire on Paris today at mid-day.”

2. isim A person, group, thing, or course of action that is powerful, influential, or particularly effective.

   “This has been a great day for the big guns. This does not refer to Prof. Lummis and the other big guns of the Board of Visitors, for every day is a great one for them.”

3. isim A large surfboard used to ride very large, powerful waves.

   “Special boards are used called "big guns."”