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submachine gun
/sˈʌbməʃˌiːn ɡˈʌn/
/sˈʌbməʃˌiːn ɡˈʌn/
SMGsub-machine gunSubmachine gun
01
an automatic gun that is not heavy and can be easily held and carried by hand
Examples
The soldier carried a submachine gun during the covert operation to eliminate enemy sentries silently.
Submachine guns are valued for their compact size and rapid-fire capabilities in close-quarters combat.
