单词 | buttplate |
释义 | > as lemmasbuttplate buttplate n. a (typically metal) protective plate on the butt end of a firearm. ΚΠ 1840 North Amer. & Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia) 5 Oct. 3/2 (advt.) The Philadelphia Malleable Iron Works... Gun Smith's Work, such as Percussion Hammers, Lock Plates, Triggers and Guards, Butt Plates and Slides. 1941 E. Linklater Man on my Back ii. 30 The rifle..became an almost living thing, its butt-plate firm and faithful, its bolt flying quickly. 2001 S. King Dreamcatcher i. 57 Jonesy raised the Garand, settled the buttplate into the hollow of his shoulder, and prepared to shoot himself a conversation-piece. < as lemmas |
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