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Meaning of sleeve gun | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A device wrapped around a person's forearm, used to conceal a small firearm under a long-sleeved coat, with a mechanism that allows it to be rapidly extended for use.
  2. An experimental device developed for the British Army during World War II, essentially a noise-suppressed Welrod pistol minus the pistol grip.
    historical

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

sleeve notes sleeve nut sleeve tattoo sleeve-button sleeve-link Sleeved

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