First World War (1914-1918); World War I; WWI; WW1
national defence forces; national security forces
utmost limits; extremity; limit
miniaturization; miniaturisation; downsizing
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
pistol; handgun; revolver
gun; cannon; artillery; ordnance
microminiature; ultraminiature; ultra-small
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
development; exploitation
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
impact (of a projectile); landing (of a bullet); striking
remaining quantity; residual quantity
pyrotechnic signal; signal flare
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
all parts; various parts; every department
being concentrated on one thing; devoting oneself completely to something
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
to deduct; to take away; to make allowances for something; to bear something in mind; to ebb and flow
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
site (usu. website); sight; payable on sight
being fond of; having a liking for; to the liking of; favored by; popular with
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase