出典:Wiktionary
出典:『Wiktionary』 (2025/07/26 10:38 UTC 版)
From Thompson + submachine gun. Named after John Taliaferro Thompson, an American army officer.
Thompson submachine gun (plural Thompson submachine guns)
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/08/03 06:53 UTC 版)
The Thompson is an American submachine gun, invented by John T. Thompson in 1919, that became infamous during the Prohibition era. It was a common sight in the media of the time, being used by both law enforcement officers and criminals. The Thompson was also known informally as: the "Tommy Gun", "Trench Broom", "Trench Sweeper", "Chicago Typewriter", "Chicago Piano", and "chopper".