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Gatling gun
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What's The Definition Of Gatling gun?
[n] an early form of machine gun having several barrels that fire in sequence as they are rotated
Synonyms | Synonyms for Gatling gun: Related Terms | Find terms related to Gatling gun: See Also | machine gun Gatling gun In Webster's Dictionary \Gat"ling gun`\ [From the inventor, R.J. Gatling.]
An American machine gun, consisting of a cluster of barrels
which, being revolved by a crank, are automatically loaded
and fired.
Note: The improved Gatling gun can be fired at the rate of
1,200 shots per minute. --Farrow.
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