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rifle butt

/ˈraɪfəl bʌt/

Traduction: Partie arrière de la crosse d'un fusil qui s'appuie contre l'épaule lors du tir, souvent utilisée comme arme contondante au corps à corps.

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/ˈraɪfəl bʌt/B2formaltechnical
  • frPartie arrière de la crosse d'un fusil qui s'appuie contre l'épaule lors du tir, souvent utilisée comme arme contondante au corps à corps.

The rear part of a rifle stock that is held against the shoulder when firing, often used as a blunt weapon in close combat.

  1. Stock of a rifleB2formal

    The rear part of a rifle that is held against the shoulder when firing.

    frCrosse de fusil

    • He rested the rifle butt against his shoulder for stability.
    • The soldier struck the door with the rifle butt to break it open.
    • The rifle butt was made of polished walnut wood.