machine guns

The phrase “machine guns” has 3 syllables: ma-chine guns.

It's pronounced as /məˈʃiːn ɡʌnz/.


What is synonym and antonym for machine guns?

In the thesaurus, “machine guns” has 12 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for machine guns along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for machine guns

  • assault rifles
  • assault weapons
  • culverins
  • fieldpieces
  • harquebuses
  • machine pistols
  • pistols
  • shotguns
  • submachine gun
  • submachine guns
  • tommy guns
  • tommy-guns

Meanings of machine guns

  • noun
    1. A type of fully automatic firearm that fires bullets in rapid succession by a single action of the trigger and is capable of sustained fire.

Example Sentences

  • The soldiers were equipped with powerful machine guns for the assault.
  • In the action movie, the protagonist skillfully handled dual machine guns during the intense shootout.
  • The SWAT team moved in, their machine guns at the ready, to apprehend the suspects.
  • Criminals in the heist film stormed the bank with a menacing array of machine guns.
  • The historical documentary showcased the evolution of military tactics and the use of machine guns in warfare.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms or another words to machine guns, such as: assault rifles, assault weapons, culverins, fieldpieces, harquebuses, machine pistols, pistols.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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