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Piat|ˈpiːət|
[Acronym f. the initials of projector infantry anti-tank.]
A weapon used by infantry against tanks in the war of 1939–45.
1944Hutchinson's Pict. Hist. War 27 Oct. 1943–11 Apr. 1944. 321 The powerful new P.I.A.T. (projector, infantry, anti-tank) loaded and in position for firing... In this demonstration test of the ‘Piat’, a German tank has received a direct hit. 1948Partridge Dict. Forces' Slang 140 Piat, Projector Infantry Anti-Tank. A mortar type of projector designed to destroy tanks at close range... It had a complement of two men, but could be easily handled by one. 1964A. McKee Caen vii. 101 Small parties of infantry, with Piats,..began to stalk the Tigers. 1974C. Ryan Bridge too Far iii. xiv. 206 Frost could hear the crash of Vlasto's Piat bombs smashing into the pillbox. |