POMPOMS

Noun

pompoms

plural of pompom

Source: Wiktionary


POMPOM

Pom"-pom`, n. [Imitative.]

Definition: A Vickers-Maxim one-pounder automatic machine cannon using metallic ammunition fed from a lopped belt attached to the gun; -- popularly so called from its peculiar drumming sound in action. Sometimes, any of other similar automatic cannons.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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