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four-pounder

/ˈfɔːr ˌpaʊn.dər/

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noun

/ˈfɔːr ˌpaʊn.dər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее артиллерийское орудие, предназначенное для стрельбы снарядом весом в четыре фунта.

A noun referring to an artillery gun designed to fire a projectile weighing four pounds.

  1. Artillery pieceC2formaltechnical

    A type of cannon or gun that fires a projectile weighing four pounds.

    ruЧетырёхфунтовое орудие

    • The fort was defended by several four-pounders.
    • The ship carried a battery of four-pounders on its lower deck.
    • A four-pounder was used to signal the start of the battle.
Forms
  • four-pounders plural form
  • four-pounders' possessive plural form
  • four-pounder's possessive singular form