sleeve gun en · NOUN
Meanings
- A device wrapped around a person's forearm, used to conceal a small firearm under a long-sleeved coat, with a mechanism that allows it to be rapidly extended for use.
- (historical) An experimental device developed for the British Army during World War II, essentially a noise-suppressed Welrod pistol minus the pistol grip.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sleeve guns | Number=Plur | lexicographic |