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Record 1 2024-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

A hand grip located under the buttstock of some machine guns to provide better control of the firearm and to prevent blocking the line of sight.

OBS

butt grip: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Poignée sous la crosse de certaines mitrailleuses qui permet une meilleure manipulation de l'arme et empêche la main d’obstruer la ligne de mire.

OBS

poignée de crosse : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas ligeras
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