Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Schusswaffe
English translation:
projectile weapons
Added to glossary by
Rachel Ward
Nov 8, 2007 08:54
16 yrs ago
German term
United Kingdom
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Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English
Schusswaffe
German to English
Art/Literary
Military / Defense
fantasy novel
This is from an overview of the world of Kryson to accompany the novel, explaining the history, language, culture etc.
"Schusswaffe" is given in Leo as "firearm" but that doesn't seem right for archery. Is there another general term for "shooting weapons" in English? Thanks.
"Die gebräuchlichsten Waffen für den Kampf sind Hieb-, Stich- und Schlagwaffen. Daneben werden auf die Entfernung diverse Wurf- und **Schusswaffen** benutzt.
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Der Bogen ist die am weitesten verbreitete **Schusswaffe.** "
"Schusswaffe" is given in Leo as "firearm" but that doesn't seem right for archery. Is there another general term for "shooting weapons" in English? Thanks.
"Die gebräuchlichsten Waffen für den Kampf sind Hieb-, Stich- und Schlagwaffen. Daneben werden auf die Entfernung diverse Wurf- und **Schusswaffen** benutzt.
[...]
Der Bogen ist die am weitesten verbreitete **Schusswaffe.** "
Proposed translations
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| 3 +9 | projectile weapons |
Francis Lee (X)
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| 4 +4 | projectile weapon(s) / weaponry |
Damian Harrison (X)
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| 2 -2 | small arm |
mustafaer
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Change log
Nov 8, 2007 09:39: Steffen Walter changed "Field (specific)" from "Poetry & Literature" to "Military / Defense"
Proposed translations
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projectile weapons
This should cover bows/crossbows, spears and slings etc.
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/projectileweapons.ht...
And this link might be of help re. Hieb-, Stich- und Schlagwaffen etc.:
http://www.d20srd.org/srd/equipment/weapons.htm
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Note added at 21 mins (2007-11-08 09:15:35 GMT)
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p.s. I think this question also needs recategorising (e.g. "Military"). ;-)
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/projectileweapons.ht...
And this link might be of help re. Hieb-, Stich- und Schlagwaffen etc.:
http://www.d20srd.org/srd/equipment/weapons.htm
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Note added at 21 mins (2007-11-08 09:15:35 GMT)
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p.s. I think this question also needs recategorising (e.g. "Military"). ;-)
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks, Francis."
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12 mins
small arm
perhaps another word for firearm can be used here
Peer comment(s):
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Francis Lee (X)
: That would be merely a handheld firearm/gun, would it not?
6 mins
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| disagree |
Damian Harrison (X)
: Yes, small arms go "Bang!"
11 mins
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a weapon of course
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projectile weapon(s) / weaponry
Small arms is the correct term for small calibre firearms - 5.56mm, 7.62mm etc. .50cal weapons are probably no longer considered small arms for instance. Bows are definitely not small arms.
Projectile weapons, on the other hand, are any weapons that project an individual's "killing range" - whether it´s a rock, a bow, a musket or a machine gun. It´s the umbrella term if you like.
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Note added at 24 mins (2007-11-08 09:18:32 GMT)
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Ah well Francis - I guess you pipped me at the post!
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-11-08 09:55:47 GMT)
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Also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_arms
Projectile weapons, on the other hand, are any weapons that project an individual's "killing range" - whether it´s a rock, a bow, a musket or a machine gun. It´s the umbrella term if you like.
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Note added at 24 mins (2007-11-08 09:18:32 GMT)
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Ah well Francis - I guess you pipped me at the post!
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-11-08 09:55:47 GMT)
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Also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_arms
Peer comment(s):
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Francis Lee (X)
: A delightful sounding link, you've found there. So some guns could be classed as "projectile weapons" but others not?
6 mins
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No. Small arms / light weapons = >.50cal . Anything above that is a "destructive device" or "heavy weapon". But they are only coomon usage terms. There is nor "real" definition - as far as I know.
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Nicole Schnell
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| agree |
Aniello Scognamiglio (X)
: @all: http :-)
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hazmatgerman (X)
: Und Armbrust im Deutschen ist definitiv keine Feuerwaffe. Siehe Anlage zu § 1 (4) WaffG, sie fällt unter "sonstige Gegenstände..."
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