Garand rifle

[gar-uhnd, guh-rand]

noun

1. M-1.

Garand rifle

/ ɡəˈrænd, ˈɡærənd /

noun

1. another name for M-1 rifle

Word History and Origins

Origin of Garand rifle¹

First recorded in 1935–40; named after John C. Garand

Word History and Origins

Origin of Garand rifle¹

C20: named after John C. Garand (1888–1974), US gun designer

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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Remember Call of Duty: World at War, where we had that, I think it was a level 20 M1 Garand rifle, and you would get that item if you bought the game at GameStop?

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