Dragunov (Noun)
Meaning
A sniper rifle with a telescopic sight.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Dragunov sniper rifle was designed in the Soviet Union and became a staple of Eastern Bloc militaries.
- The marksman carefully lifted the Dragunov to his shoulder, taking aim at the enemy position through the telescopic sight.
- Equipped with a Dragunov, the lone sniper provided overwatch for the squad as they moved through the urban terrain.
- As he lay prone in the tall grass, the soldier grasped the worn wooden stock of his trusty Dragunov.
- In the hands of a skilled shooter, the Dragunov was a formidable tool, capable of accurately placing shots at distances of over a kilometer.