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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBandoleer
/ˌbændəˈlɪr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A belt worn across the chest or shoulder for carrying ammunition.
"The soldier adjusted his bandoleer before heading into battle." - 2
A similar belt used for carrying other items, such as tools or supplies.
"She wore a bandoleer filled with various tools for her outdoor adventure."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bandoleer' originates from the Spanish word 'bandolera', which referred to a shoulder belt for carrying ammunition. It entered the English language in the 17th century, evolving to denote a specific type of ammunition belt used by soldiers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bandoleer" is said worldwide
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bandoulière
Transliteration: bɑ̃.du.ljɛʁ
"Le soldat a ajusté sa bandoulière avant d'entrer au combat."
Patronengurt
Transliteration: paˈtroːnənˌɡʊʁt
"Der Soldat stellte seinen Patronengurt ein, bevor er in die Schlacht zog."
bandoliera
Transliteration: ban.doˈljɛ.ra
"Il soldato ha regolato la sua bandoliera prima di andare in battaglia."
bandolera
Transliteration: ban.doˈle.ɾa
"El soldado ajustó su bandolera antes de entrar en combate."
bandoleira
Transliteration: bɐ̃duˈlejɾɐ
"O soldado ajustou sua bandoleira antes de entrar em combate."
बंदूक बेल्ट
Transliteration: bandook belt
"सैनिक ने लड़ाई में जाने से पहले अपनी बंदूक बेल्ट को समायोजित किया।"
子弹带
Transliteration: zǐdàn dài
"士兵在上战场前调整了他的子弹带。"
탄띠
Transliteration: tan-tti
"병사는 전투에 나가기 전에 그의 탄띠를 조정했다."
バンドリア
Transliteration: bandoria
"兵士は戦闘に出る前にバンドリアを調整した。"
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