uzi

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Definition

Noun: 1. A specific make and model of submachine gun: "Uzi" is a proprietary name for a family of Israeli-made, open-bolt, blowback-operated submachine guns. It is characterized by its compact design, with the magazine inserted into the pistol grip.

Usage and Examples

• The security forces were equipped with Uzis.
• The Uzi became famous for its use by various military and police units globally.
• He was trained to disassemble and clean an Uzi.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used generically (though inaccurately) in media and popular culture to refer to any compact submachine gun, similar to how "Kleenex" is used for tissues.
  • In the movie, the villain pulled out an Uzi and began firing.

Variants and Related Words

• Uzi is typically used as a proper noun (capitalized) when referring specifically to the Israeli weapon. The plural is Uzis.
• Submachine gun (SMG): The general category of firearm to which the Uzi belongs.

Synonyms

• Submachine gun
• Machine pistol (for very compact variants)

Notes on Meaning

• The core meaning refers specifically to the firearm designed by Uziel Gal. Its widespread adoption has made the name synonymous with a recognizable type of weapon in public discourse.

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Noun

1. a type of submachine gun that is designed and manufactured in Israel
   • the Uzi is used throughout the world as a police and special forces firearm

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