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gunstock

/ˈɡʌn.stɒk/

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noun

/ˈɡʌn.stɒk/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее рукоятку пистолета или приклад винтовки, дробовика, а также часть опоры пулемёта или артиллерийского орудия.

A noun referring to the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle, shotgun, or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun.

  1. Firearm componentB2formaltechnical

    The part of a firearm that is held or braced, including the handle of a handgun, the butt of a rifle or shotgun, or the support structure for machine guns and artillery.

    ruЛожа

    • He carved a new gunstock from walnut for his hunting rifle.
    • The soldier checked the gunstock for cracks after the training exercise.
    • A custom gunstock can improve accuracy and comfort.
    • The machine gun's gunstock allowed it to be mounted securely.

    Synonymsbuttstock

Forms
  • gunstocks plural form
  • gunstocks' possessive plural form
  • gunstock's possessive singular form