light machine gun

/laɪt məˌʃin gən/
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Other forms: light machine guns

Definitions of light machine gun
  1. noun
    a submachine gun not greater than .30 millimeter
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    type of:
    submachine gun
    machine gun that is a portable automatic firearm
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