gunstock

English

Etymology

gun +‎ stock

Alternative forms

• gun stock

Noun

gunstock (plural gunstocks)

1. The handle of a handgun.
2. The rear part of a musket, rifle or shotgun which is pressed into the shoulder.

Synonyms

• stock (clipping)

Translations

The rear part of a rifle or shotgun which is pressed into the shoulder

• Bulgarian: приклад (bg) m (priklad)
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