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Minute Gun

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A single gunshot fired at regular intervals to mark the passing minutes, often used for military or ceremonial purposes.

Usage:

Local Usage: In certain towns, the minute gun is fired at noon every day as a tradition to honor the fallen soldiers.

Popular Usage: The minute gun was used during military funerals to pay tribute to the deceased.

Sample Sentences:

1. The minute gun sounded solemnly, marking the beginning of the military parade.
2. Every New Year's Eve, a minute gun is fired to symbolize the passing of time.
3. When the minute gun was heard, it sent shivers down the spines of the onlooking crowd.

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