What is another word for Sten Gun?
Pronunciation: [stˈɛn ɡˈʌn] (IPA) 
The Sten Gun is a famous submachine gun used by the British Army in World War II. It is also known as the "Machine Carbine," "Trench Gun," or simply "Sten." The term "Machine Carbine" comes from the fact that the weapon was designed to be used by both infantry soldiers and machine gunners. The term "Trench Gun" refers to its ability to be used effectively in trench warfare. Other informal names for the Sten Gun include "the plumber's nightmare," due to the weapon's resemblance to plumbing pipes, and "the skeleton gun," due to its skeletal appearance. Despite its many names, the Sten Gun remains an iconic weapon of World War II.
