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quaker gun

/ˈkweɪkər ɡʌn/

翻译: 指用木头制成或涂装成真炮样子的假炮,历史上用于诱骗敌人或作训练用途。该名称源自和平主义的贵格会(Quaker)教徒,因其反对使用真武器而得名。

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/ˈkweɪkər ɡʌn/C1formaltechnical已废弃
  • zh指用木头制成或涂装成真炮样子的假炮,历史上用于诱骗敌人或作训练用途。该名称源自和平主义的贵格会(Quaker)教徒,因其反对使用真武器而得名。

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.

    zh假炮

    • 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.