gunstock
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7.6
- noun
- /ˈɡʌnˌstɑk/
- Specialized
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culata
- He had been thinking about putting a new gunstock on his Parker, so he fetched it from the corner where he had propped it up and began to look at the existing stock and forearm.
Examples
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He also had impressive woodworking skills and often bought gunstock blanks of fine American black walnut to create his own gunstocks.
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Great article, and I agree with what you said. I am a gunstock maker and find a similar situation in that a lot of amateurs sell themselves at a rate I cannot compete with.
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Sighting down the barrel of his Marlin, the raw flesh of his wounded cheek was tender on the gunstock.
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He also had impressive woodworking skills and often bought gunstock blanks of fine American black walnut to create his own gunstocks.
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The skilled craftsman expertly shaped the gunstock from fine walnut to ensure a comfortable fit against the shoulder.
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When firing a shotgun, it is important to hold the gunstock firmly to maintain accuracy and control.
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He carefully adjusted the height of the gunstock to improve his shooting stance and comfort while aiming.
Synonyms
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7.9
The part you hold on a gun, or the cloth worn around the neck
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The thick back end of a rifle that you press against your shoulder when you shoot
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The rear part of a gun that rests against the shoulder to help aim and steady it
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Gunstock is simply gun + stock, and the stock part once meant a 'tree trunk' or 'log', a solid piece of wood. So a gunstock is the wooden part of a gun you hold against your shoulder.