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.”

noun

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."

How to use Mauser

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA gun made by, or built to the pattern of, the Mauser arms company.

Common pairings

a Mauser rifle a Mauser pistol

Word forms

Mausers plural

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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.

Origin: German

Rhymes for Mauser

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Frequently asked questions

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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