English Idiom · Intermediate
cow gun
A type of heavy naval gun
Pronunciation: say cow gun
Meaning
A type of heavy naval gun.
Example
‘In the intervals of the slow but well-directed fire of my cow-guns, Jules […] gave what you might call a cinematograph reproduction o' sporadic musketry.’
‘In the intervals of the slow but well-directed fire of my cow-guns, Jules […] gave what you might call a cinematograph reproduction o' sporadic musketry.’
Practice tips
- Practice cow gun out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.