Associations to the word «Gunstock»

Wiktionary

GUNSTOCK, noun. The handle of a handgun.
GUNSTOCK, noun. The rear part of a rifle or shotgun which is pressed into the shoulder.

Dictionary definition

GUNSTOCK, noun. 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; "the rifle had been fitted with a special stock".

Wise words

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