Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A machine-gun or mitrailleuse.

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Examples

  • Though they still favored the volley-gun design, they were developing guns that reduced the time between volleys and fired at rates comparing favorably with Gatling’s claims.

    The Gun C. J. Chivers 2010

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