WIRE-WOUND GUN
\wˈa͡ɪ͡əwˈuːnd ɡˈʌn], \wˈaɪəwˈuːnd ɡˈʌn], \w_ˈaɪə_w_ˈuː_n_d ɡ_ˈʌ_n]\
Definitions of WIRE-WOUND GUN
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A gun in the construction of which an inner tube (either entire or in segments) is wound with wire under tension to insure greater soundness and uniformity of resistance. In modern construction hoops and jackets are shrunk on over the wire.
By Oddity Software
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A gun in the construction of which an inner tube (either entire or in segments) is wound with wire under tension to insure greater soundness and uniformity of resistance. In modern construction hoops and jackets are shrunk on over the wire.
By Noah Webster.
