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单词 Paixhan
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Definition of Paixhan in English:

Paixhan

(also Paixhain)
noun ˈpeɪksən
Naval Gunnery historical
  • 1Attributive and in the genitive. Designating armaments devised by Paixhans and originally used by the French navy; specifically a system using large-calibre weapons to fire shells rather than shot.

  • 2A weapon of this type.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Daily Evening Transcript (Boston). From the name of Henri-Joseph Paixhans, French army officer, who devised various armaments.

 
 

Definition of Paixhan in US English:

Paixhan

(also Paixhain)
nounˈpeɪksən
Naval Gunnery historical
  • 1Attributive and in the genitive. Designating armaments devised by Paixhans and originally used by the French navy; specifically a system using large-calibre weapons to fire shells rather than shot.

  • 2A weapon of this type.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Daily Evening Transcript (Boston). From the name of Henri-Joseph Paixhans, French army officer, who devised various armaments.

 
 
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