gas

noun

  1. 1

    a pedal that controls the throttle valve

    he stepped on the gas

  2. 2

    a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal

  3. 3

    the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container

  4. 4

    a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines

  5. 5

    a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

  6. 6

    a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes

verb

  1. 1

    show off

  2. 2

    attack with gas; subject to gas fumes

    The despot gassed the rebellious tribes

Synonyms

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