Mauser — meaning in English

English meaning

• Mauser noun A rifle or pistol made to a design from the German Mauser company, known especially for its bolt-action rifles.
• moult noun The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.

Senses

Mauser is used for these senses in English:

• Mauser Any of the firearms made or designed by the German company Mauser, notably automatic pistols and bolt action rifles.
• moult The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.

moult — full definition

1. noun The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.
2. noun The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.

Related German words