gun carriage

Noun

Meaning

a framework on which a gun is mounted for firing

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

gun-carriage

Synonyms

mount cannon gatling gun gun carriage bombard culverin field gun coehorn falconet carronade self-propelled gun demi-culverin heavy artillery piece artillery gun
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Hypernyms

frame framework

Hyponyms

barbette carriage

Examples

The next day, after a final Mass, the coffin was laid on a gun carriage pulled by CGT officials. Source: Internet

His flag-draped coffin was attached to a gun carriage pulled by six horses and led by a column of cavalrymen. Source: Internet

On the eve of the funeral the coffin was brought on a gun carriage from Neudeck, Hindenburg's East Prussian estate, to one of the towers of the monument. Source: Internet

His coffin was drawn on a gun carriage by 118 Royal Navy ratings. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

gun belt gun boat gun cabinet gun case gun chamber gun club