noun

Glock

Glock (noun) means a brand of semi-automatic pistol widely used by police and in popular culture. Example: “The officer carried a Glock as her service weapon.”

noun

A brand of semi-automatic pistol widely used by police and in popular culture.

"The officer carried a Glock as her service weapon."

How to use Glock

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA well-known make of handgun, named after its inventor.

Word forms

Glocks plural, glocks plural

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Etymology

Named after Gaston Glock (1929-2023), the Austrian engineer who designed the pistol.

· First attested 1929

Class of 1929 Glock joined the language around 1929.

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Rhymes for Glock

ock cock mock rock lock sock dock bock hock jock tock clock

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Glock” mean?

The word “Glock” means a brand of semi-automatic pistol widely used by police and in popular culture. In plain terms, a well-known make of handgun, named after its inventor.

How do you use “Glock” in a sentence?

Here is “Glock” used in a sentence: “The officer carried a Glock as her service weapon.”

What part of speech is “Glock”?

“Glock” is a noun.

Where does the word “Glock” come from?

The word “Glock” dates back to around 1929. Named after Gaston Glock (1929-2023), the Austrian engineer who designed the pistol.