buttstock

English

Etymology

butt +‎ stock

Noun

buttstock (plural buttstocks)

  1. The stock in a firearm, located in the rear of the firing mechanism where one's shoulder is held when shooting.

Synonyms

References

Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster, 2002. http://unabridged.merriam-webster.com (17 Nov 2012)

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