Slang Terminology for Guns
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The term “Pole” is slang used to reference a gun. It was repopularized by rappers in 2017. Synonyms include strap, gat, drill, glizzy. Soldiers call guns bang-bang.
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"Hardware" also means guns. Persuaders is slang for guns. "Strap" is another common word.
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Improvised firearms may be called "pipe guns."
Historic and Geographic References
- A geographic pole is where Earth’s axis intersects its surface – North Pole and South Pole.
Types of Weapons
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Pipe guns are improvised firearms made from existing materials.
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The phrase "from pole to pole" means throughout the entire world.
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Old guns are "muskets," "rifles," "pistols," and "swords." Infantry used muskets, hunters rifles, officers pistols.
Pole Arms and Firearms Differentiation
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What is a pole gun? A pole gun is a close combat weapon with a long shaft to extend the user’s range. Pole weapons include glaives, poleaxes, halberds and naginata. Their purpose is to extend reach or increase power when swung.
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The difference between a spear and polearm is the penetrating edge – parallel versus in-line with the pole. Many polearms have spear points too. Pole arms are infantry weapons to strike before being struck. The minimum pole length is five feet.