Gats — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun

Meaning & Definition of Gats

Gats (noun)

  1. a natural or artificial channel or passage
  2. handgun

Gats (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in handguns, pistols

    similar: derringers, forty-fives, handguns, pistols, revolvers, rods (slang), roscoes (slang), sidearms, six-guns, six-shooters, zip guns, arms, firearms, guns, heat (slang), pieces, small arms, self-loaders, semiautomatics, blunderbusses, breechloaders, culverins, fieldpieces, firelocks, flintlocks, harquebuses, matchlocks, muskets, rifles, shotguns, smoothbores, twenty-twos, AK-47s, assault rifles, assault weapons, automatics, carbines, machine guns, machine pistols, repeaters, submachine guns, tommy guns, spearguns

  2. as in channels, waterways

    similar: channels, watercourses, waterways, bikeways, cycleways (British), doors, doorways, gates, gateways, hatches, portals, airways, traces, tracks, trails, walks, walkways, arteries, boulevards, bypasses, drives, expressways, freeways, high roads, highways, passageways, passes, pike, roads, roadways, routeways (chiefly British), rows, streets, thoroughfares, turnpikes, bypaths, byways, lanes, laneways (British), approaches, avenues, passages, paths, routes, ways

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gats

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gats:

Slang: rods, roscoes, heat
British: cycleways, laneways
Chiefly British: routeways
derringers, forty-fives, handguns, pistols, revolvers, sidearms, six-guns, six-shooters, zip guns, arms, firearms, guns, pieces, small arms, self-loaders, semiautomatics, blunderbusses, breechloaders, culverins, fieldpieces, firelocks, flintlocks, harquebuses, matchlocks, muskets, rifles, shotguns, smoothbores, twenty-twos, AK-47s, assault rifles, assault weapons, automatics, carbines, machine guns, machine pistols, repeaters, submachine guns, tommy guns, spearguns

Origin & Etymology of Gats

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

First known use: 1723

Frequently Asked Questions about Gats

What does "Gats" mean?

"Gats" means a natural or artificial channel or passage. As a noun, it is defined as: a natural or artificial channel or passage. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Gats"?

Other words for "Gats" include derringers, forty-fives, handguns, pistols, revolvers, rods, roscoes and sidearms. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gats" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gats"?

There are 88 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gats". Common alternatives include derringers, forty-fives, handguns, pistols, revolvers, rods, roscoes, sidearms, six-guns and six-shooters.

What is a slang word for "Gats"?

Slang words for "Gats" include rods, roscoes and heat.

Is "Gats" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gats" is a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Gats"?

"Gats" comes from probably from Dutch, literally, hole; akin to Old English geat gate. First known use: 1723.

What is another word for "Gats" meaning "as in handguns, pistols"?

When "Gats" (noun) means as in handguns, pistols, synonyms include derringers, forty-fives, handguns, pistols, revolvers and rods.

What is another word for "Gats" meaning "as in channels, waterways"?

When "Gats" (noun) means as in channels, waterways, synonyms include channels, watercourses, waterways, bikeways, cycleways and doors.