Definition

Noun: 1. An automatic double-barreled antiaircraft gun: A specific type of rapid-firing artillery weapon, designed with two barrels and used primarily for defense against aircraft. It is named after the Swedish manufacturer Bofors.

Usage

The term "Bofors gun" is a proper noun referring to a specific historical weapon system. It is used as a singular, countable noun. It is most commonly found in historical, military, and technical contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The coastal battery was equipped with several Bofors guns to defend against aerial attack.
  • During World War II, the Bofors gun became one of the most widely used anti-aircraft weapons.
  • The museum's collection includes a fully restored 40mm Bofors gun.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used metonymically to refer to the crew operating the weapon.
  • The Bofors gun on the port side opened fire, filling the air with tracers.

Variants and Related Words

• 40mm Bofors: A common specification used to identify the most prevalent model.
• AA gun: A general abbreviation for "anti-aircraft gun," under which category the Bofors gun falls.
• Autocannon: A type of automatic cannon, which describes the firing mechanism of the Bofors gun.

Synonyms

• Anti-aircraft gun (general term)
• AA artillery (general term)
• Flak gun (colloquial term, from German )

Related Phrases

• Bofors mount: Refers to the specific carriage or platform on which the gun is fixed.
  • The Bofors mount allowed for rapid traverse and elevation.
• Bofors crew: The team of soldiers responsible for operating the gun.
  • The Bofors crew worked tirelessly to reload and fire at the incoming planes.

Noun

1. an automatic double-barreled antiaircraft gun