Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gun worm

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.74 in modern English

Syllables
gun -worm
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A corkscrew-like device used to remove unspent charges from the barrel of a musket.

Etymology

From its worm-like shape.

Inflected Forms

gun worms (plural) gun-worm (alternative) gunworm (alternative)

Phrases

cleaning rod

Frequently Paired Words

cleaning rod

Synonyms

spiral worm wad hook packing worm

Questions

What does gun worm mean?
A corkscrew-like device used to remove unspent charges from the barrel of a musket.
Where does gun worm come from?
From its worm-like shape.

How to pronounce gun worm

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