ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bandolier

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌbændəˈlɪɹ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bandolier is a noun meaning An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.

Meaning

An ammunition belt, worn over the shoulder, having loops or pockets for cartridges.

Example Sentences

We had each bandoliers of cartridges.
[…] with the casual but combative look of the urban photographer, black T-shirt and baseball boots, twenty-pocketed waistcoat and bandolier of film.
The vivid, untrammeled life appealed to him[…]; but he was wise and knew that once peace was established there would be no room in Cuba for the Sin Verguenza. “None better to face peril or adversity with, but a change is coming, and one cannot always wear the bandolier,” he said.

Word Forms

Synonyms for bandolier

Depending on context, synonyms include bandoleer.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bandoleer, gunbelt, shoulderbelt, belt, webbing, holster.

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