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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

machinegun

/ˈməʊʃiːnɡʌn/ noun · British & US
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What does machinegun mean?

noun

A firearm that shoots a rapid succession of shots from an open bolt or closed bolt, typically using a belt or magazine of cartridges.

Example

"The soldier fired the machinegun at the enemy position."

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