Phrase guide

Davy Crockett

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A tactical nuclear smoothbore gun for firing nuclear projectiles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

United States frontiersman and Tennessee politician who died at the siege of the Alamo (1786-1836)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Crockett, David Crockett

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: frontiersman, backwoodsman, mountain man, politician, politico, pol, political leader

History

Etymology

Named after American folk hero, soldier, and congressman Davy Crockett (1786–1836).