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spandau

/ˈʃpan.daʊ/

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noun

/ˈʃpan.daʊ/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее конкретный тип немецкого пулемёта, исторически использовавшегося в период мировых войн.

A proper noun referring to a specific type of German machine gun, historically used during the World Wars.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C1formal

    A type of German machine gun, particularly the MG 34 or MG 42, used during World War II, often referred to by this name.

    ruНемецкий пулемёт

    • The Spandau was known for its high rate of fire.
    • Soldiers relied on the Spandau for suppressive fire.
    • The museum displayed a vintage Spandau machine gun.