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submachine gun

/ˌsʌbməˈʃiːn ɡʌn/

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/ˌsʌbməˈʃiːn ɡʌn/B2formaltechnical
  • ruЛегкое полностью автоматическое огнестрельное оружие, стреляющее пистолетными патронами, предназначенное для боя на близких дистанциях.
  1. B2formal

    A lightweight, fully automatic firearm that fires pistol-caliber ammunition, designed for close-quarters combat.

    ruАвтоматическое огнестрельное оружие

    • The soldier carried a submachine gun for urban operations.
    • Submachine guns are often used by special forces.
    • He fired a burst from his submachine gun during the training exercise.