Gunstock

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The handle of a handgun.
  2. 2
    the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun wordnet
  3. 3
    The rear part of a musket, rifle or shotgun which is pressed into the shoulder.

Etymology

From gun + stock.

Related phrases

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