dragunov
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Definition
Noun: A Dragunov is a specific type of sniper rifle, originally of Soviet design, characterized by its semi-automatic action and use of a telescopic sight for precision shooting at long ranges.
Examples
- The marksman carefully cleaned his Dragunov after the training exercise.
- This museum has a display featuring a historical Dragunov rifle.
- Compared to bolt-action rifles, the Dragunov offers a faster rate of fire.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used to refer specifically to the SVD (Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova), which is the original and most common model.
- In military and historical contexts, "Dragunov" can imply a weapon used by designated marksmen within infantry squads, as opposed to long-range snipers.
Variants and Related Words
- SVD: The common abbreviation for the Snayperskaya Vintovka Dragunova, synonymous with the Dragunov rifle.
- Sniper rifle: The general category of firearms to which the Dragunov belongs.
- Designated marksman rifle (DMR): A modern classification that often includes weapons like the Dragunov, intended for precise fire at ranges between an assault rifle and a dedicated sniper rifle.
Synonyms
- Sniper rifle
- Precision rifle
Related Phrases
- To carry a Dragunov: To be armed with this specific type of rifle.
- The soldier was photographed carrying a Dragunov.
- Dragunov-style: Describing a feature or design similar to that of the original rifle.
- The new model has a Dragunov-style stock.
Noun
- a sniper rifle with a telescopic sight