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Garand

Garand

1 9.1
A semi-automatic military rifle the U.S. used in World War II and the Korean War
  • noun
  • /ɡəˈrænd/
translation icon : Garand
  • The Garand was a revolutionary weapon during World War II.

Examples

  • Collectors value the Garand for its historical significance and reliability.

  • The soldier cleaned his Garand after a long day of training.

  • My grandfather used a Garand during his service in World War II.

  • Many soldiers preferred the Garand for its reliability.

  • The M1 Garand was renowned for its accuracy during battle.

  • Many soldiers preferred the M1 Garand for its reliability in the field.

  • The historical museum displayed a variety of firearms, including the M1 Garand.

Synonyms

M-1
vsGarand
1 7.4

A standard U.S. military rifle used by U.S. soldiers in World War II

focuses on the weapon used in those wars rather than service dates
M-1 rifle
vsGarand
1 7.5

A U.S. military semiautomatic rifle used in World War II and the Korean War

emphasizes the specific model rather than general issue use
Garand rifle
vsGarand
7.0

A US rifle that automatically loads the next bullet, used in World War II and the Korean War

is the same meaning but uses a shorter, single-word label

Compounds

Garand rifle
7.0

A US rifle that automatically loads the next bullet, used in World War II and the Korean War

Surface Forms

Garand singular
Garands plural

Etymology

Garand comes from the last name of its inventor, John Garand, so the rifle is named after a person—like how the car name Ford comes from a man called Ford. That's why a Garand refers to the famous M1 semiautomatic rifle used by U.S. soldiers in World War II and the Korean War.