M249

[ɛm tu-fɔr-ti-naɪn]
nounmasculinepl: M249s
M249 (metralhadora leve)
1. A lightweight, gas-operated, magazine-fed squad automatic weapon used by military and law enforcement forces
The soldier carried an M249 as a support weapon for the squad.
O soldado carregava uma M249 como arma de suporte para o pelotão.
2. NATO designation for the FN Minimi light machine gun
The M249 is standard issue for the U.S. Army's rifleman role.
A M249 é emissão padrão para o papel de soldado do Exército dos EUA.
The M249 is a specialized military weapon system primarily discussed in military, law enforcement, and defense contexts. It is known by its formal NATO designation (M249) across English and Portuguese-speaking military communities. Usage is restricted to professional military and law enforcement training environments.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon)FN Minimimetralhadora leve de esquadraarma automática de suporte

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
M249
Technical military term used in Portuguese military contexts; typically not translated
United States Military
M249 SAW
Common designation including SAW acronym
Portugal
M249
Used in Portuguese military terminology; same designation as Brazil

Related Words

M16M4 CarbineM240assault riflelight machine gunautomatic weaponrifle
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