gunstock

[ guhn-stok ]

/ ˈgʌnˌstɒk /

noun

the stock or support in which the barrel of a shoulder weapon is fixed.

Origin of gunstock

First recorded in 1485–95; see origin at gun¹, stock

Words nearby gunstock

gunship, gunshot, gun-shy, gunslinger, gunsmith, gunstock, gunstock deformity, gunstock stile, gun tackle, gunter, gunter rig

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Example sentences from the Web for gunstock

Felix kept his eyes fixed on the top of that stumpy chimney, and his gunstock was already fast against his shoulder.
Rocky Mountain Boys|St. George Rathborne
"Under the stern seat," she replied, without taking her face from the gunstock.
Fighting Byng|A. Stone
On the instant a blow from Will's gunstock brought him to the ground, and Hutchings grabbed the revolver.
The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage|Charles G. D. Roberts
But at the same time the painted defenders rose with a yell, and beat back their assailants with gunstock and hatchet.
The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage|Charles G. D. Roberts

"My aunt would like it awfully," exclaimed Warford, letting his gunstock drop with a thump.
Betty Leicester's Christmas|Sarah Orne Jewett

British Dictionary definitions for gunstock

gunstock

/ (ˈɡʌnˌstɒk) /

noun

the wooden or metallic handle or support to which is attached the barrel of a rifle

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单词	gunstock
释义	gunstock [ guhn-stok ] / ˈgʌnˌstɒk / noun the stock or support in which the barrel of a shoulder weapon is fixed. Origin of gunstock First recorded in 1485–95; see origin at gun¹, stock Words nearby gunstock gunship, gunshot, gun-shy, gunslinger, gunsmith, gunstock, gunstock deformity, gunstock stile, gun tackle, gunter, gunter rig Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for gunstock Felix kept his eyes fixed on the top of that stumpy chimney, and his gunstock was already fast against his shoulder. Rocky Mountain Boys\|St. George Rathborne "Under the stern seat," she replied, without taking her face from the gunstock. Fighting Byng\|A. Stone On the instant a blow from Will's gunstock brought him to the ground, and Hutchings grabbed the revolver. The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage\|Charles G. D. Roberts But at the same time the painted defenders rose with a yell, and beat back their assailants with gunstock and hatchet. The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage\|Charles G. D. Roberts "My aunt would like it awfully," exclaimed Warford, letting his gunstock drop with a thump. Betty Leicester's Christmas\|Sarah Orne Jewett British Dictionary definitions for gunstock gunstock / (ˈɡʌnˌstɒk) / noun the wooden or metallic handle or support to which is attached the barrel of a rifle Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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