Meaning of the word "machine gun" in English

What does "machine gun" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

machine gun

US /məˈʃiːn ˌɡʌn/
UK /məˈʃiːn ɡʌn/
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Noun

an automatic firearm that fires bullets in rapid succession for as long as the trigger is pressed

Example:
The soldier fired his machine gun at the enemy.
They mounted a heavy machine gun on the vehicle.