Garand Rifle (Noun)
Meaning
A semiautomatic rifle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The M1 Garand rifle was a standard-issue firearm for the US military during World War II and the Korean War.
- The Garand rifle was known for its reliability and accuracy, making it a popular choice among soldiers.
- The M1 Garand rifle was a gas-operated, semiautomatic rifle that fired a .30-06 Springfield cartridge.
- The Garand rifle was designed by John C. Garand, a Canadian-American firearms designer, in the 1920s and 1930s.
- The M1 Garand rifle was widely used by the US military until it was replaced by the M14 rifle in the late 1950s.