English noun: gunstock | |||
1. | gunstock (artifact) the handle of a handgun or the butt end of a rifle or shotgun or part of the support of a machine gun or artillery gun | ||
Samples | The rifle had been fitted with a special stock. | ||
Synonyms | stock | ||
Broader (hypernym) | grip, handgrip, handle, hold, support | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | pistol grip | ||
Part meronym | artillery, gun, gun, handgun, heavy weapon, machine gun, ordnance, pistol, shooting iron, side arm | ||