assault weapon

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Synonyms: assault weapons

Antonyms: assault weapons

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|US}} Any select-fire [[firearm]] that allows [[semi-automatic]] and fully [[automatic]] operation, and is used or was once used by a military organization.
2. {{lb|en|US}} A semi-automatic firearm that resembles a military weapon.
3. {{lb|en|US}} A rocket launcher designed to attack fortified structures, such as a Mk 153 Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (aka SMAW).

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