winchester

• Nome próprio que designa uma cidade no sul da Inglaterra, capital administrativa de Hampshire, ou um tipo de rifle de repetição com coronha de ombro.

A proper noun referring to a city in southern England, which is the administrative center of Hampshire, or a type of shoulder rifle.

nome próprio

1. City in EnglandB1formalbritish

   A historic city in southern England, serving as the administrative center of Hampshire.

   Winchester

   • Winchester is known for its magnificent cathedral.
   • The city of Winchester has a rich medieval history.
   • We visited Winchester during our trip to Hampshire.

2. Shoulder rifleB2formal

   A type of lever-action repeating rifle, historically produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company.

   Winchester

   • The Winchester rifle was a popular weapon in the American West.
   • He collected antique Winchesters from the 19th century.
   • The hunter carried a Winchester for protection.