"Sten gun" meaning in All languages combined

See Sten gun on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Sten guns [plural]
Etymology: An acronym, derived from the initials of the surnames of the weapon's chief designers, Major Reginald Shepherd and Harold Turpin, and Enfield, the location of the Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF) in London. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Sten gun (plural Sten guns)
  1. A family of British 9 mm submachine guns used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II and numerous other conflicts. Wikipedia link: Sten gun Categories (topical): Firearms
    Sense id: en-Sten_gun-en-noun-wqB-YOSK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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