Browning Automatic Rifle (Noun)
Meaning
A portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; used by United States troops in World War I and in World War II and in the Korean War.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Browning automatic rifle was a popular choice among soldiers due to its reliability and firepower.
- The squad was equipped with a Browning automatic rifle, which they used to lay down suppressive fire on the enemy position.
- During World War II, the Browning automatic rifle saw extensive use in both the European and Pacific theaters of operation.
- The Browning automatic rifle was typically assigned to one soldier in each squad, who was responsible for carrying and maintaining the weapon.
- The Browning automatic rifle's .30 caliber rounds were effective against enemy soldiers and lightly armored vehicles.