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Paixhans gun

Paixhans gun noun: an early naval gun for firing explosive shells.

Noun

Paixhans gun (plural Paixhans guns)

  1. An early naval gun for firing explosive shells.
    Synonyms:
    canon-obusier

Synonyms of Paixhans gun

  • canon-obusier

Forms of Paixhans gun

pluralPaixhans guns

Origin of Paixhans gun

Named after the inventor, Henri-Joseph Paixhans (1783–1854).

Questions about Paixhans gun

What does Paixhans gun mean?
Paixhans gun means an early naval gun for firing explosive shells.
What part of speech is Paixhans gun?
Paixhans gun is a noun.
What is the plural of Paixhans gun?
The plural of Paixhans gun is Paixhans guns.

Words near Paixhans gun in the dictionary

  1. Paiute
  2. Paiutes
  3. Paiwan
  4. Paiwans
  5. paiwari
  6. Paixhans gun
  7. Paixhans guns
  8. paixiao
  9. paixtle
  10. paixtles
  11. Paiyun-opo

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