patranka — meaning in English

English meaning

• cannon noun A large, mounted gun that fires heavy projectiles, historically used in warfare.
• gun noun A weapon that fires bullets or shells using an explosive charge, ranging from handguns to rifles and artillery.

Senses

patranka is used for these senses in English:

• gun (military) A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity.

cannon — full definition

1. noun A large, mounted gun that fires heavy projectiles, historically used in warfare.
2. verb To collide with something violently.
3. verb To bombard something with cannon fire.

gun — full definition

1. noun A weapon that fires bullets or shells using an explosive charge, ranging from handguns to rifles and artillery.
2. noun A hand-held tool that shoots or sprays a substance, such as a glue gun, staple gun, or spray gun.
3. noun Informal: a skilled or highly capable person, especially one hired for a specific job.
4. verb To press the accelerator hard, making an engine suddenly speed up.
5. verb To be gunning for something/someone: to pursue a goal aggressively, or to specifically target someone.

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