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railgun

Noun CEFR B1
ˈɹeɪl.ɡʌn

Definitions

  1. An electromagnetic gun that uses a large electrical current to propel a projectile down a track of two parallel conductive rails.
  2. A railway gun.
  3. A benchrest rifle.

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CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Railhead Railheads Railing railings railjoint Railleries

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