Definition of GUNSTOCK

gunstock

Plural: gunstocks

Noun

  • The part of a rifle or shotgun held against the shoulder.
  • 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
  • The handle of a handgun.
  • The rear part of a musket, rifle or shotgun which is pressed into the shoulder.

Examples

  • He aligned GUNSTOCK perfectly, aiming for a double-word score in Words With Friends.

Origin / Etymology

From gun + stock.

Synonyms

stock

Scrabble Score: 15

gunstock: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gunstock: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gunstock: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

gunstock: valid Words With Friends Word