Thompson submachine gun
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Thompson submachine gun
1920–25; named after J. T. Thompson (1860–1940), American army officer who aided in its invention
Example Sentences
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He fought in three of its five major battles, as well as in many lesser engagements, armed with a Thompson submachine gun.
From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024
The weapons they are holding resembled an M60 machine gun, AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, and a Thompson submachine gun, according to Reuters.
From Slate • Dec. 5, 2021
Massie, who represents a solidly Republican district, posted the picture of himself and six others holding firearms resembling an M60 machine gun, AR-15 semi-automatic rifle and a Thompson submachine gun.
From Reuters • Dec. 5, 2021
One is an officer with a Thompson submachine gun in 1932, which he said “epitomizes the gangster era for me.”
From Washington Times • May 13, 2017
Among the firearms he owns are several fully automatic weapons, including a Thompson submachine gun, or Tommy gun, and a Model 50 Reising submachine gun.
From The Guardian • Sep. 20, 2016
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