Uzi

//ˈuːzi// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of compact submachine gun, having a caliber of 9 millimeters with ammunition housed in the grip of the weapon.
  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of uzi. alt-of

    "The Israeli UZI submachine gun, one the most easily recognized examples of a blowback firearm, is well known for its simplicity, ease of manufacture, low maintenance, and utter reliability."

  3. 3
    Alternative letter-case form of uzi. alt-of

    "Terrorists seem to fire the Uzi with total disregard for ammunition consumption, rattling through dozens of rounds without the need to reload."

  4. 4
    a type of submachine gun that is designed and manufactured in Israel wordnet

Example

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"Is there any difference between the tea from Shizuoka and that from Uzi?"

Etymology

Named after Uziel Gal (1923–2002), the Israeli army officer who designed it.

Related phrases

submachine gun

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