Gatling gun n. An American machine gun, consisting of a cluster of barrels which, being revolved by a crank, are automatically loaded and fired. Note: The improved Gatling gun can be fired at the rate of 1,200 shots per minute.
... do they know? Who saw little Willie last? What has been done to find him?" he fired at the clerk like the discharge of a Gatling gun. ... — The Banner Boy Scouts - Or, The Struggle for Leadership • George A. Warren
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