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Meaning of bazooka
A bazooka is a type of portable, shoulder-fired, anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher.
Etymology of bazooka
The word "bazooka" originated from the name of a musical instrument, a crude, homemade trumpet, which was named after Bob Burns, an American comedian who used such an instrument in his act.
The term was later applied to the rocket-propelled grenade launcher due to its resemblance to the musical instrument, with the first recorded use of the term in this context dating back to 1942.
Synonyms
rocket launcher
grenade launcher
artillery
mortar
cannon
howitzer
launcher
firearm
rifle
gun
missile launcher
tank
armored vehicle
weapon
armament
ordnance
munition
explosive
projectile
bazooka rocket
recoilless rifle
anti-tank gun
machine gun
submachine gun
shotgun
rifle grenade
grenade discharger
mortar tube
field gun
anti-aircraft gun
Definitions
- A portable rocket-propelled grenade launcher, typically shoulder-fired, used against tanks and other armored vehicles.
- A large, crudely made trumpet, often used in jazz music.
Usage Examples
- The soldier fired a bazooka at the enemy tank, hitting it directly and causing significant damage.
- The jazz band featured a musician playing a bazooka, adding a unique sound to their music.
Antonyms
handgun
pistol
revolver
shotgun
rifle
submachine gun
machine gun
sniper rifle
semi-automatic
automatic
knife
sword
dagger
club
stick
baton
pepper spray
taser
stun gun
non-lethal weapon
defensive weapon
shield
armor
protective gear