1. Sten - Noun
2. Sten - Proper noun
Sten (plural Stens)
The Sten gun, a family of British 9-millimeter submachine guns used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts.
Synonyms: STEN, STEn, sten
Sten (plural Stens)
A surname from the North Germanic languages, equivalent to English Stone, equivalent of Peter or Peters (Petros - stone, rock)
Synonym: Steen
Oh, I'm not a Berkeleian. I believe my back's against this wall. I believe there's a sten gun over there. Graham Greene
When Sam Goldwyn can with great conviction instruct Anna Sten in diction, then Anna shows, Anything goes! Samuel Goldwyn
According to Collins and LaPierre, by April 1948, the Haganah had managed to accumulate only about 20,000 rifles and Sten guns for the 35,000 soldiers who existed on paper. Source: Internet
Following the battle of Brännkyrka in 1518, where Sten Sture's troops beat the Danish forces, it was decided that Sten Sture and King Christian would meet in Österhaninge for negotiations. Source: Internet
In a dream sequence, Isak is asked by Sten Alman, now the examiner, to read “foreign” letters on the blackboard. Source: Internet
A reason for this gentle treatment was King Christian's hope to convince the six men to switch sides, and turn against their leader Sten Sture. Source: Internet