machinegun

[US]/məˈʃiːnɡʌn/
[UK]/məˈʃiːnɡʌn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a gun that automatically fires bullets continuously while the trigger is pressed
vt.to fire at or hit with a machine gun
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

machinegun fire

machinegunned

Example Sentences

the soldier fired the machine gun in short bursts to conserve ammunition.

police discovered a loaded sub-machine gun hidden in the trunk of the vehicle.

the heavy machine gun rattled loudly as it suppressed the enemy position.

he carefully cleaned and oiled the machine gun parts after the mission.

the gangster sprayed the room with machine gun fire, causing panic.

an antique machine gun collection was sold at the auction for millions.

the bunker was equipped with a machine gun nest covering the beach.

drones can now be equipped with machine guns for remote combat operations.

the sound of a machine gun echoed through the valley all night.

each infantry squad carries one light machine gun for fire support.

the rapid-fire machine gun quickly overcame the defensive line.

the suspect was arrested for the illegal possession of a machine gun.

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