sleeve gun
The 'sleeve gun' is a covert weapon designed to be concealed under a long-sleeved garment and quickly deployed, with notable historical use during World War II.
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Definition
C1General
(technical, informal)A device worn on the forearm to hide a small firearm under a long-sleeved garment, featuring a mechanism for rapid extension.
Example
- In the movie, the protagonist uses a sleeve gun to surprise his adversaries.
- The sleeve gun allowed the spy to carry a hidden weapon without drawing attention.
C2Historical
(technical, military)An experimental World War II device for the British Army, essentially a noise-suppressed firearm without a pistol grip.
Example
- The British Army tested the sleeve gun during covert operations in World War II.
- The historical sleeve gun was an innovative solution for silent and concealed weaponry.
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