Definition

Noun: 1. A trademark for a repeating rifle or pistol: "Mauser" refers to a specific brand or type of firearm known for its bolt-action repeating mechanism, historically significant and widely used. 2. German arms manufacturer and inventor (1838-1914): "Mauser" also refers to Peter Paul Mauser, the German industrialist and weapon designer who, with his brother Wilhelm, founded the Mauser company.

Usage Examples

• The soldier carried a reliable Mauser rifle.
• Mauser pistols were known for their precision engineering.
• The design pioneered by Mauser influenced many subsequent firearms.
• Peter Paul Mauser was a key figure in 19th-century arms development.

Advanced Usage

• "a Mauser action": Refers specifically to the bolt-action mechanism designed by the Mauser company, which became a standard for many military rifles.
  • The rifle's Mauser action was renowned for its strength and smooth operation.
• When used attributively (as a noun modifier), it specifies the type or origin of a firearm component.
  • He collected Mauser cartridges.

Variants and Related Words

• Mauser rifle (n): A rifle manufactured by the Mauser company.
• Mauser pistol (n): A pistol manufactured by the Mauser company, such as the famous C96 "Broomhandle" model.
• Mauser action (n): The specific bolt-action mechanism design.

Synonyms

• Firearm: A general term for a portable gun.
• Bolt-action rifle: A type of rifle operated by manually manipulating a bolt, a category which includes many Mauser designs.

Notes on Meaning

The word "Mauser" almost exclusively refers to the products of the Mauser company or the founder himself. It is a proper noun used as a common noun in the context of firearms. It does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it in general English usage.

Noun

1. trademark for a repeating rifle or pistol
2. German arms manufacturer and inventor of a repeating rifle and pistol (1838-1914)