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Meaning of machine gun
A machine gun is a firearm that can fire automatically and rapidly.
Etymology of machine gun
The term "machine gun" originated in the late 19th century, derived from the concept of a machine that can fire multiple shots automatically, with "gun" referring to the firearm itself.
The first machine guns were developed in the mid-19th century, with the Gatling gun being one of the earliest examples, and the term has since been used to describe a wide range of automatic firearms.
Synonyms
submachine gun
automatic rifle
assault rifle
firearm
gun
pistol
shotgun
rifle
revolver
handgun
semi-automatic
automatic weapon
firearm
ordnance
artillery
cannon
howitzer
mortar
grenade launcher
rocket launcher
missile launcher
tank gun
autocannon
minigun
gatling gun
mitrailleuse
musket
blunderbuss
carbine
sniper rifle
machine pistol
smg
assault weapon
tactical rifle
Definitions
- A machine gun is defined by Oxford Languages as a firearm that is designed to fire automatically and rapidly, typically with a high rate of fire and often mounted on a tripod or other stabilizing device.
- It is also described as a type of firearm that can fire in automatic or burst mode, as opposed to semi-automatic firearms which require a separate trigger pull for each shot.
Usage Examples
- The soldier fired the machine gun at the enemy position, laying down a hail of bullets to suppress their fire.
- The police SWAT team used a machine gun to breach the door and gain entry to the building.
- The military unit was equipped with machine guns to provide covering fire during their advance.
Antonyms
non-automatic firearm
manual firearm
single-shot firearm
muzzleloader
cap gun
toy gun
water gun
Nerf gun
paintball gun
air gun
BB gun
pellet gun
dart gun
stun gun
taser
truncheon
nightstick
billy club
blackjack
pepper spray
mace
tear gas