plural of Sten gun

plural of son of a gun

Diminutive of Thompson submachine gun

A family of British 9 mm submachine guns used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II and numerous other conflicts.

(euphemistic) son of a bitch / Used encouragingly or to compliment

(euphemistic) Used to express anger, contempt, disgust, astonishment, disappointment, etc.

(idiomatic) Under great pressure to perform. / (poker) Of, pertaining to, or in the situation of first player to act on the first round of betting.

A heavy-duty device for driving staples directly into wood or other material.

(nautical) A gun moved temporarily from its normal broadside position to fire through the chase ports in the bow or stern of a ship.

(nautical) A gun that fired a small rocket with a line attached, used to rig a breeches buoy.