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AK-47

noun

Definition of AK-47next
as in rifle

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Recent Examples of AK-47 When the commandos reach bin Laden’s room on the third floor, an AK-47 and a Makarov pistol are seen in arm’s reach of bin Laden. — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 1 May 2026 The complaint also cites evidence that Mafi and a co-conspirator attempted to broker sales of AK-47 machine guns along with 240 million rounds of ammunition to the Sudanese Ministry of Defense. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026 He was struck with 11 bullets from enemy AK-47 fire along with grenade fragments from a nearby explosion. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 Foster was carrying an AK-47 when Perry shot and killed him. — Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for AK-47
Recent Examples of Synonyms for AK-47
  1. rifle
  2. carbine
  3. shotgun
  4. machine gun
  5. submachine gun
  6. musket
  7. machine pistol
  8. tommy gun
Noun
  • Deepening security, humanitarian crisis In a sign of the continuing security concerns, Haitian police on Saturday arrested Orlando resident Claudin Sainvilus, 45, after allegedly finding an AR-15 rifle and tactical equipment in his luggage.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Cregger uses first-person-shooter point-of-view shots, with the long barrel of a rifle or automatic weapon lining up our sights; one running gag sees Bryan, completely hopeless with guns, having to shoot the locks off of gates.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of rifle
Noun
  • The weapons used are not known, but likely included standard M4 carbines.
    — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Klymenko, who wore body armor, said the man was carrying a carbine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Definition of carbine
Noun
  • In the second quarter, the Eagles fielded three wide receivers on a third-and-2 shotgun play in which Saquon Barkley broke a 42-yard run on an inside-zone scheme.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Lamb said the store had been selling everything from shotgun shells to rifle cartridges.
    — Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of shotgun
Noun
  • Miller was arrested Tuesday after a traffic stop where authorities found him allegedly in possession of two handguns equipped with a machine gun conversion device, according to a federal complaint.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The Nazis appear to be constructing bunkers and fortifying machine gun nests here at the border.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of machine gun
Noun
  • On the roof, a three-year-old boy from Chile plays with a toy submachine gun, pointing it at anyone who comes within range.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Police learned Pyles owns a handgun and a submachine gun, according to charging documents.
    — Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Definition of submachine gun
Noun
  • The ink came from the buds of oak leaves, swollen to the size of musket balls by the eggs of wasps.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The alleged texts between the boys, who attended Switzerland Point Middle School, contained information about building a shotgun and musket, as well as obtaining zip ties, per the arrest report.
    — James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of musket
Noun
  • One casing is a 9mm caliber, likely a pistol, or a machine pistol or a submachine gun, Weir said.
    — Mohammad Al Sawalhi, CNN, 26 June 2024
  • Deputies also allegedly found a MAC-10 machine pistol and a 9 mm handgun under the passenger seat.
    — Jason Green, The Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2019
Definition of machine pistol
Noun
  • Gunfire disrupts the silence as Raya emerges through smoke, armed with a tommy gun.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Gauging from the trailer, this grisly period piece appears to be set in the South with Jordan starring in a dual role as a pair of twins, at least one of whom gets to spray bullets with a retro tommy gun.
    — Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of tommy gun

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