Definition of Kalashnikov in English:
Kalashnikov
nounkəˈlaʃnɪkɒfkəˈlæʃnɪkɔf
A type of rifle or sub-machine gun made in Russia.
as modifier a Kalashnikov rifle
Example sentencesExamples
- Piles of bullets, Beretta handguns and Kalashnikovs are laid out carefully next to ornamental knives and silver jewellery.
- Several Kalashnikov assault rifles were found at the scene.
- Security forces found three hand guns and a Kalashnikov rifle in the possession of some of the suspects.
- I tried to put my money in my bag, but a young police officer thrust his Kalashnikov at me and rifled through my bag.
- They have machineguns, Kalashnikovs, you name it.
Origin
1970s: named after Mikhail T. Kalashnikov (1919–2013), the Russian designer of the weapons.
Definition of Kalashnikov in US English:
Kalashnikov
nounkəˈlæʃnɪkɔfkəˈlaSHnikôf
A type of rifle or submachine gun made in Russia, especially the AK-47 assault rifle.
as modifier a Kalashnikov rifle
Example sentencesExamples
- Piles of bullets, Beretta handguns and Kalashnikovs are laid out carefully next to ornamental knives and silver jewellery.
- They have machineguns, Kalashnikovs, you name it.
- Security forces found three hand guns and a Kalashnikov rifle in the possession of some of the suspects.
- Several Kalashnikov assault rifles were found at the scene.
- I tried to put my money in my bag, but a young police officer thrust his Kalashnikov at me and rifled through my bag.
Origin
1970s: named after Mikhail T. Kalashnikov (1919–2013), the Russian designer of the weapons.