winchester
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire: "Winchester" is the name of a historic city in England, known for its cathedral and as the county town of Hampshire.
- Noun:
- A shoulder rifle: "Winchester" is a trademark used for a type of lever-action repeating rifle, historically significant in the United States.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (City):
- We visited the famous cathedral in Winchester.
- Winchester is the county town of Hampshire.
- Noun (Rifle):
- The old Winchester was displayed in the museum.
- He carried a Winchester for hunting.
Advanced Usage
- "Winchester Model 1873": A specific, famous model of the Winchester rifle, often called "The Gun that Won the West."
- The Winchester Model 1873 is an iconic firearm of American history.
Variants and Related Words
- Winchester rifle (n): The full term for the firearm.
- He is a collector of Winchester rifles.
Synonyms
- Lever-action rifle: A descriptive term for the type of firearm.
- County town: A term for the administrative center of a county, applicable to the city's role.
Related Phrases
- "Winchester Mystery House": A famous tourist attraction in San Jose, California, USA, named after the Winchester rifle fortune.
- The Winchester Mystery House is known for its bizarre architecture.
Noun
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a shoulder rifle
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a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
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