Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

forward assist

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.34 in modern English

Syllables
for-ward as-sist
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A button on certain rifles that pushes the bolt carrier forward, ensuring that the bolt is locked.

Questions

What does forward assist mean?
A button on certain rifles that pushes the bolt carrier forward, ensuring that the bolt is locked.

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