gunstock

American  

[guhn-stok] / ˈgʌnˌstɒk /

noun

1. the stock or support in which the barrel of a shoulder weapon is fixed.

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gunstock British  

/ ˈɡʌnˌstɒk /

noun

1. the wooden or metallic handle or support to which is attached the barrel of a rifle

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Etymology

Origin of gunstock

First recorded in 1485–95; see origin at gun ¹, stock

Example Sentences

No gunstock can fit well in light clothing and also fit well with a couple of inches of padding created by a heavy winter coat.

From Time Magazine Archive

After that he rubbed and polished the gunstock until the wood of it was bright and shining, too.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder

My hand trembled as he spoke; but the next instant it was of a piece with my gunstock.

From Midnight Webs by Fenn, George Manville

Felix kept his eyes fixed on the top of that stumpy chimney, and his gunstock was already fast against his shoulder.

From Rocky Mountain Boys Camping in the Big Game Country by Rathborne, St. George

But there was no mark of gunstock or other weapon where he sat; and why was he wearing boots?

From Rolf in the Woods by Seton, Ernest Thompson