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squad automatic weapon

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A kind of light machine gun; a machine gun issued to a squad of troops, being heavier than the standard assault rifles, personal machine guns, machine carbines, and battle rifles issued per trooper.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: engineering, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, tools, war, weaponry

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: SAW, section automatic weapon

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: LMG, light machine gun, MG, machine gun, firearm, weapon

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