Meaning of Oerlikon | Babel Free
Definitions
- A district of Zurich, Switzerland.
- A 20-millimeter anti-aircraft autocannon designed by the Oerlikon company.
- A manufacturer of anti-aircraft weaponry based in this city.
Equivalents
Français
œrlikon
Examples
“When the claxon sounded they immediately stopped what they were doing and uncovered the Oerlikon. Paddy, who was ammunition feeder, stood by while Jock trained the 20mm gun around.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.