Snubby

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A revolver with a barrel length of 3 inches (76.2 mm) or less.

    "Accessories for this version of the SP101 are not as diverse as those available for the five-shot snubby, but excellent add-ons are available."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Short, stumpy.

    "Both have mottled legs, Both have snubby noses, Both have—Here the host Kindly interposes:"

Synonyms

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snubsnubsnubnosed revolversnubnosed revolver

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"Accessories for this version of the SP101 are not as diverse as those available for the five-shot snubby, but excellent add-ons are available."

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