"gunshield" meaning in All languages combined

See gunshield on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: gunshields [plural]
Etymology: gun + shield Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gun|shield}} gun + shield Head templates: {{en-noun}} gunshield (plural gunshields)
  1. (military) A shield fitted to the front of a gun to protect its operator. Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-gunshield-en-noun-DhyI0JJQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for gunshield meaning in All languages combined (1.4kB)

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