mitrailleur

noun — 2 senses

mitrailleur

noun

Etymology From the French term mitrailleuse.

1

Government, Military, Politics, War UK, Obsolete A rapid-fire team-served musket or rifle.

2

Government, Military, Politics, War UK, Obsolete The person in charge of such a weapon.

Synonyms: battery gun
Related terms: mitraille, mitraillade, mitrailleuse
Hyponyms: Gatling gun

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