WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

quaker gun

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun quaker gun has 1 sense
  1. Quaker gun - a dummy gun or piece of artillery made usually of wood
    --1 is a kind of
    gun

Definitions from the Web

Quaker Gun

Definition: A non-functioning or fake cannon made to deceive an enemy into believing that defensive fortifications are armed and operational.

Example sentences:

  • During the Civil War, the troops created quaker guns using logs to fool the enemy into thinking they had powerful artillery.
  • The rebels strategically placed several quaker guns along the fortifications, deterring the opposing forces from attacking.
  • The sight of the intimidating quaker guns made the enemy retreat without any combat.

Related Products:

quaintly quaintly quaintness quais quajint quake quaked quaker quaker gun quakerism quakers quakes quaking quaking aspen quakity quale qualidade

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | Network & desktop search | Search My Network | LAN Find | Reminder software | Software downloads | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus