Advertisement

Advertisement

Garand

[gar-uhnd, guh-rand]

noun

  1. John C(antius) 1888–1974, U.S. inventor of M-1 semiautomatic rifle, born in Canada.



Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

There are also thousands of rifles, especially the legendary M1 Garand from World War II. “Simply because of how many were produced,” Miller said.

Read more on Washington Post

Included in the D-Day exhibit is an M1 Garand rifle carried by Pvt.

Read more on Washington Times

Clad in the Corps’ iconic dress blue uniform and shouldering wooden M-1 Garand rifles, this 24-member unit makes you believe that they share a single heartbeat.

Read more on Seattle Times

At one time, his collection included more than 70 firearms used in war from various historical periods, including six M1 Garands, which he paid $400 apiece for.

Read more on Washington Times

They say volunteers should be able to fire an M-1 Garand rifle in all types of weather and be available at least one day a week.

Read more on Washington Times

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


GaramondGarand rifle