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gun carriage
noun
- the structure on which a gun is mounted or moved and from which it is fired.
gun carriage
noun
- a mechanical frame on which a gun is mounted for adjustment and firing or for transportation
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gun carriage1
First recorded in 1760–70
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Example Sentences
In about 12 minutes the gun carriage and bearer party and escort party, led by a band of the Royal Marines, will lead off.
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The gun-carriage was then complete, and could be rolled anywhere on deck with ease.
From Project Gutenberg
"We need a regular four-wheeled gun-carriage for that," said Raed.
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Various improvements in the gun-carriage enable the gunner to secure almost perfect aim.
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By this time Captain Carboneer had finished taking the measure of the gun-carriage, though he had not been able to see anything.
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"No; but you wish to take a couple of friends on board to obtain the measure of a gun-carriage," continued Captain Carboneer.
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