stutter gun
stutter gun · stutter guns
A machine gun, particularly the Thompson or similarA machine gun, particularly the Thompson or similar.
Meaning
1 senses(dated, slang)A machine gun, particularly the Thompson or similar.
Origin
From its staccato sound when fired.From its staccato sound when fired.
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Forms
plural: stutter guns| Singular | stutter gun |
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See also
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