English Explanatory Dictionary

Paixhans gun

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An early naval gun for firing explosive shells.

Word forms

Paixhans gun Paixhans guns

Etymology

Named after the inventor, Henri-Joseph Paixhans (1783–1854).

Synonyms

canon-obusier
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