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m-16

/em-siks-teen/US // ˈɛmˌsɪksˈtin //

M-16

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural M-16s.

    • : a lightweight, fully automatic rifle shooting a small-caliber bullet at an extremely high velocity: a U.S. Army combat weapon for mobile units and jungle fighting.

Examples

  • “I´m now writing to you from goat heaven,” he lamented on the blog he maintains.

  • Shortly after the base fell militants started tweeting photographs of MANPADS, both the Russian-made SA-16 and SA-18.

  • Or fast-fashion chains like Zara and H&M churning out runway imitations.

  • The World of Ice Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and The Game of ThronesGeorge R.R. Martin, Elio M. Garcia Jr.

  • A third cabinet member used public funds to pay in an S & M bar.

  • M was a Miser, and hoarded up gold; N was a Nobleman, gallant and bold.

  • The living (value £250) is in the gift of trustees, and is now held by the Rev. M. Parker, Vicar.

  • “I hope he will grow up to be a true comfort to you, M. Pujol,” said Miss Janet.

  • That of M. Charles Guenllette is the authority followed here.

  • The m relates it to the nares or humming tone (which is the basis of all resonance in the voice).