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gun barrel

/ˈɡʌn ˌbærəl/

الترجمة: الأنبوب المعدني في السلاح الناري الذي يمر عبره المقذوف عند إطلاق النار.

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/ˈɡʌn ˌbærəl/B1formaltechnical
  • arالأنبوب المعدني في السلاح الناري الذي يمر عبره المقذوف عند إطلاق النار.

The metal tube of a gun through which a projectile is fired upon discharge.

  1. Metal tube of a gunB2formal

    The long, metal tube through which a bullet or projectile is fired from a firearm.

    arماسورة البندقية

    • The soldier cleaned the gun barrel after the training exercise.
    • A long gun barrel improves accuracy over long distances.
    • The heat from firing can warp a gun barrel over time.
  2. Idiom: looking down the barrelC1informal

    Used in the phrase 'looking down the barrel of a gun', meaning facing a direct threat or a very difficult situation.

    arالنظر في فوهة البندقية

    • The company is looking down the barrel of bankruptcy.
    • He felt like he was staring down the barrel of a gun during the negotiation.
    • With the deadline approaching, we are looking down the barrel of failure.