Bren
9.9
A light machine gun used by British soldiers in World War II
- noun
- Archaic
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Bren
- During World War II, the Bren was a crucial weapon for British infantry units.
Examples
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He carefully cleaned his Bren after returning from the field.
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The soldier expertly handled the Bren during the military demonstration.
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THE BREN-MASTER DOES ALL HIS OWN STUNTS!"
Synonyms
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A small, light gun used by British soldiers in World War II
emphasizes gas operated mechanism instead of being defined by widespread use
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Etymology
Bren is named by joining two place names: BR from the Czech town Brno and EN from the British town Enfield. That's why the gun is called Bren, and thinking of those two places helps you remember it is a British light weapon from World War II.