 Definition of 'GAS' 
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1. (noun) gas, gaseous state
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
2. (noun) gas
a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely
3. (noun) gasoline, gasolene, gas, petrol
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
4. (noun) flatulence, flatulency, gas
a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal
5. (noun) accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, gas, throttle, gun
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
"he stepped on the gas"
6. (verb) natural gas, gas
a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes
7. (verb) gas
attack with gas; subject to gas fumes
"The despot gassed the rebellious tribes"
8. (verb) boast, tout, swash, shoot a line, brag, gas, blow, bluster, vaunt, gasconade
show off
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