Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

gunstock

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.38 in modern English

Syllables: gun-stock
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The handle of a handgun.

noun

The rear part of a musket, rifle or shotgun which is pressed into the shoulder.

Etymology

From gun + stock.

Inflected Forms

gunstocks (plural) gun stock (alternative)

Derived Forms

gunstocker

Phrases

bump stock gunstock war club

Synonyms

stock

Questions

What does gunstock mean?: The handle of a handgun.
Where does gunstock come from?: From gun + stock.

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