| n. | 1. | (Mil.) originally, a Vickers-Maxim one-pounder automatic machine cannon using metallic ammunition fed from a lopped belt attached to the gun; - popularly so called from its peculiar drumming sound in action. More recently, the term is applied mostly to automatic antiaircraft cannons. |
| 1. | an ornamental ball or tuft of wool, feathers, or other fluffy material used as a decoration on clothing such as hats and slippers. | |
| 2. | a pompon. |