Definition of Gatling gun

1. Noun. An early form of machine gun having several barrels that fire in sequence as they are rotated.

Generic synonyms: Machine Gun

Definition of Gatling gun

1. Noun. A type of gun, similar to a modern machine gun, with several barrels on a rotating frame. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Gatling gun

1. An American machine gun, consisting of a cluster of barrels which, being revolved by a crank, are automatically loaded and fired. The improved Gatling gun can be fired at the rate of 1,200 shots per minute. Origin: From the inventor, R.J. Gatling. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Gastrophryne carolinensis
Gastrophryne olivacea
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Gateshead
Gatesian
Gateway City
Gateway to the West
Gathas
Gathic
Gatling
Gatling gun (current term)
Gatling guns
Gaucher cells
Gaudi
Gaudi i Cornet
Gauguin
Gauguinesque
Gaul
Gaulish
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