Glock
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Glock
C20: named after Gaston Glock (born 1929), Austrian manufacturer
Example Sentences
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In 2017, he recovered from two cardiac arrests, then became mired in controversy two years later when he became the public face of arms company Glock, despite an epidemic of gun violence in the US.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Mr. Glock is the director of research at the Manhattan Institute and the author of “The Dead Pledge: The Origins of the Mortgage Market and Federal Bailouts, 1913-1939.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
The officer said he then felt an "immense weight of pressure" to his right side and felt his Glock 17 semi-automatic pistol move across his leg and around his body.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025
Police said they recovered a Glock 9mm handgun and a spent shell casing from the scene.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025
After a moment’s deliberation, I purchased a flak vest and a Glock 47C pistol, along with three clips of ammo.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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