Bandoleer

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of bandolier. alt-of, alternative

    "The ammunition bandoleer, containing 100 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, is placed in this bracket. But a problem arose in this operation because the canvas and metal magazine requires zipping and unzipping to effect a change of bandoleers, a manual act which consumes too much time at a critical moment: during the assault, a gunner must avoid lulls in firing and maintain his proper alignment and firepower."

  2. 2
    a broad cartridge belt worn over the shoulder by soldiers wordnet

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bandolier

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"The ammunition bandoleer, containing 100 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, is placed in this bracket. But a problem arose in this operation because the canvas and metal magazine requires zipping and unzipping to effect a change of bandoleers, a manual act which consumes too much time at a critical moment: during the assault, a gunner must avoid lulls in firing and maintain his proper alignment and firepower."

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