noun
Mauser
Mauser (noun) means a rifle or pistol made to a design from the German Mauser company, known especially for its bolt-action rifles. Example: “The museum displayed a First World War-era Mauser rifle in mint condition.”
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A rifle or pistol made to a design from the German Mauser company, known especially for its bolt-action rifles.
"The museum displayed a First World War-era Mauser rifle in mint condition."
"He inherited his grandfather's old Mauser pistol."
"The war has begun, confrontations are escalating across the region, and all his men own are old Mausers."
— Maaza Mengiste, The Shadow King (2019)
How to use Mauser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gun made by, or built to the pattern of, the Mauser arms company.
Common pairings
a Mauser rifle
a Mauser pistol
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Etymology
Named after brothers Wilhelm and Paul Mauser, the German gunsmiths and engineers who founded the company and designed its early firearms.
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What does “Mauser” mean?
The word “Mauser” means a rifle or pistol made to a design from the German Mauser company, known especially for its bolt-action rifles. In plain terms, a gun made by, or built to the pattern of, the Mauser arms company.
How do you use “Mauser” in a sentence?
Here is “Mauser” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed a First World War-era Mauser rifle in mint condition.”
What part of speech is “Mauser”?
“Mauser” is a noun.
Where does the word “Mauser” come from?
The word “Mauser” comes from German. Named after brothers Wilhelm and Paul Mauser, the German gunsmiths and engineers who founded the company and designed its early firearms.
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