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Definition of gunstock

gunstock

/ˈɡʌnˌstɑːk/
gun · stock
Plural:gunstocks
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gunstock Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The wooden, plastic, or metal frame or rear handle of a rifle or shotgun to which the barrel and firing mechanism are attached, braced against the shoulder when aiming.

Example

"The master woodworker selected a piece of figured walnut to carve a custom gunstock for the antique display."

2

In traditional timber framing, a vertical corner post that tapers so it is wider at the top than at the bottom to provide a larger surface for joining horizontal beams.

Example

"The historic colonial barn featured hand-hewn oak gunstocks supporting the heavy roof plates."

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• Nearby Words

gunslinging
gunsmith
gunsmithing
gunstock
gunwale
guppy
gurgle

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gunstock. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gunstock
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