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quaker gun

/ˈkweɪkər ɡʌn/

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/ˈkweɪkər ɡʌn/C1formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин для муляжа или поддельной пушки, часто сделанной из дерева или окрашенной так, чтобы выглядеть как настоящая, используемой в качестве приманки или для учебных целей. Название происходит от религиозной группы квакеров, которые были пацифистами и выступали против настоящего оружия.

A historical term for a dummy or fake cannon, often made of wood or painted to look like a real cannon, used as a decoy or for training purposes. The name originates from the Quaker religious group, who were pacifists and opposed to real weapons.

  1. Deceptive military tacticC2formal

    A fake or dummy cannon used to deceive the enemy into thinking a position is more heavily armed than it actually is.

    ruЛожное орудие

    • During the Civil War, the Confederates used Quaker guns to mislead Union forces.
    • The wooden log painted black served as a Quaker gun on the battlefield.
    • Quaker guns were an effective psychological weapon against advancing troops.