Armstrong gun en · NOUN
Etymology
Invented by Sir William Armstrong.
Meanings
- An early type of wrought iron breechloading cannon where the breech is sealed by screwing the rear breech face tightly against the rear end of the barrel.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong guns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
pt canhão Armstrong (a wrought iron breechloading cannon) · pl armata Armstronga (a wrought iron breechloading cannon)