Gunshield
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gunshield is a noun meaning (military) A shield fitted to the front of a gun to protect its operator.
Meaning
(military) A shield fitted to the front of a gun to protect its operator.
Example Sentences
Junge and his two petty officers had been blown to pieces: the high-explosive shell had come right through the iron gunshield supposed to protect them.
Word Forms
- gunshields
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include handguard, guard, armshield, shield, faceshield, target.
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