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PRONUNCIATION OF BUTTSTOCK

buttstock  [ˈbʌtˌstɒk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BUTTSTOCK

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Buttstock is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BUTTSTOCK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Stock (firearms)

A stock, also known as a shoulder stock, a buttstock, or simply a butt is a part of a rifle or other firearm, to which the barrel and firing mechanism are attached, that is held against one's shoulder when firing the gun. Stocks are also found on crossbows though a crossbow stock is more properly referred to as a tiller. The stock provides a means for the shooter to firmly support the device and easily aim it. The stock also transmits recoil into the shooter's body.

Definition of buttstock in the English dictionary

The definition of buttstock in the dictionary is a part of a gun.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BUTTSTOCK


alpenstock
ˈælpənˌstɒk
bitstock
ˈbɪtˌstɒk
bloodstock
ˈblʌdˌstɒk
deadstock
ˈdedˌstɒk
diestock
ˈdaɪˌstɒk
drillstock
ˈdrɪlˌstɒk
feedstock
ˈfiːdˌstɒk
footstock
ˈfʊtˌstɒk
gunstock
ˈɡʌnˌstɒk
headstock
ˈhɛdˌstɒk
linstock
ˈlɪnˌstɒk
livestock
ˈlaɪvˌstɒk
netherstock
ˈnɛðərˌstɒk
penstock
ˈpɛnˌstɒk
rootstock
ˈruːtˌstɒk
rudderstock
ˈrʌdəˌstɒk
seedstock
ˈsiːdˌstɒk
tailstock
ˈteɪlˌstɒk
tipstock
ˈtɪpˌstɒk
whipstock
ˈwɪpˌstɒk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BUTTSTOCK

buttonball
buttonbush
buttoned up
buttoned-down
buttoner
buttonhold
buttonhole
buttonhole stitch
buttonholer
buttonhook
buttonless
buttonmould
buttons
buttonwood
buttress
buttress root
buttress thread
butts
butty
buttyman

WORDS THAT END LIKE BUTTSTOCK

buffer stock
capital stock
common stock
dead stock
destock
fat stock
growth stock
housing stock
in stock
joint stock
laughing stock
out of stock
overstock
preferred stock
restock
rolling stock
Rostock
stock
take stock
tock
Woodstock

Synonyms and antonyms of buttstock in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «buttstock» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BUTTSTOCK

Find out the translation of buttstock to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of buttstock from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «buttstock» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

枪托
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

culata
570 millions of speakers

English

buttstock
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

buttstock
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خيرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

приклад
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

coronha
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

buttstock
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

crosse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Buttstock
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hinterschaft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

銃床
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

buttstock
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Buttstock
85 millions of speakers
vi

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buttstock
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

buttstock
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बटस्टॉक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

buttstock
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

buttstock
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kolba
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

приклад
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

buttstock
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κοντάκιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

buttstock
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

buttstock
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

buttstock
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BUTTSTOCK»

The term «buttstock» is regularly used and occupies the 102.399 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BUTTSTOCK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about buttstock

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BUTTSTOCK»

Discover the use of buttstock in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to buttstock and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Bolt Action Rifles
It is most like that used on the British Lee- Enfield rifles; that is, with a two-piece stock; a separate buttstock and forend with the buttstock attached to the action by a through bolt. From this point on, however, the Lee-Enfield and the G 98/40 ...
Frank De Haas, Wayne Zwoll, 2003
2
Gunsmithing - Rifles
The black plastic part of the Olympic extender fits on buttstock and store it in a safe place. Slide the buttstock off the buffer tube at the rear of the lower. The aluminum and keep an eye on the rear disassembly pin capture spring, parts fit inside ...
Patrick Sweeney, 1999
3
Direct Support Maintenance Manual: Repair of Wooden, Fiber ...
Under the following conditions, hairline cracks (no chipped away material allowed) originating from the buttplate end of the buttstock are acceptable without repair. 1. One hairline crack, not to exceed one inch in length, per side of buttstock. 2.
‎1992
4
2012 Standard Catalog of Firearms: The Collector's Price & ...
NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor 915 750 600 500 275 125 Star-15 This model has a 20" barrel, A-2 buttstock, and A-2 handguard. Supplied with A-2 or flat top upper. NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor 775 625 575 450 225 100 Star Lightweight ...
Dan Shideler, Jerry Lee, 2011
5
Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Tactical Rifles
V.G. GOOD 750 600 550 500 ◼ A2 STANDARD RIFLE This rifle has a 20-inch heavy profile barrel with standard gas system and 1x9 twist, A2 upper reciever with iron sights, A2 buttstock, standard length handguard with heat shields, and A2 ...
Phillip Peterson, 2010
6
COLT AR15 SERVICE MANUAL:
[SLIDINGIBUTTSTOCKY The Tactical Carbine has a 4 position sliding buttstock while others are two position only. STOCK To extend or retract the sliding buttstock, press the rear end of the release lever up against the buttstock. Slide the ...
Balkcracker
7
Marlin Firearms: A History of the Guns and the Company That ...
Buttstock and forend are of the finest imported "Circassian Walnut," finished by the London process of filling, giving a rich, dull surface that does not glisten or shine and does not show scratches like the highly polished wood. Buttstock and ...
William S. Brophy, 1989
8
Gun Digest 2009: The World's Greatest Gun Book
Stock: A2 grip, A2 buttstock with trapdoor. Sights: A2 NM rear, elevation adjustable front post. Features: DCMready AR15, free-floating handguard looks standard, A2 upper, threaded muzzle, flash suppressor. Premium model adds pneumatic ...
Ken Ramage, 2008
9
Antique Firearms Assembly/Disassembly: The Comprehensive ...
To remove the buttstock and trigger group: Remove the two buttplate screws (#91 12) and the buttplate (#7397). Use a large long-shank screwdriver to reach into the center hole in the buttstock (#6297) and unscrew and remove the buttstock ...
David Chicoine, 2005
10
Guns Illustrated 2009
Stock: A2 grip, A2 buttstock with trapdoor. Sights: A2 NM rear, elevation adjustable front post. Features: DCMready AR15, free-floating handguard looks standard, A2 upper, threaded muzzle, flash suppressor. Premium model adds pneumatic ...
Ken Ramage, Derrek Sigler, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BUTTSTOCK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term buttstock is used in the context of the following news items.
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Morphy's Upcoming Firearms Auction to Feature 19th-century Civil …
Sharps New Model 1859 Coffee Mill experimental carbine, with grinder that was installed in buttstock in 1864 at the St. Louis Arsenal, est. «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Jul 15»
2
True Patriots Take Their Coffee to Go
Some carbine guns were re-fashioned to hold a coffee mill in the buttstock—“so that the soldier could always carry his grinder with him,” ... «Pacific Standard, Jul 15»
3
Gun Test: Kimber Adirondack
Including the polymer buttstock spacer and 1″ Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad, the stock weighs a hair more than a pound and a half. «Daily Caller, Jun 15»
4
Throwback Thursday: The Remington Nylon 66
The buttstock and fore-end, of course, were two pieces and the middle section was the receiver. Between 1959 and 1969, Remington offered ... «American Rifleman, Jun 15»
5
Winchester Lever-Actions Go To War
... of metric graduations to Winchester's No.44A rear sight and the addition of sling swivels on the left side of the buttstock and barrel band. «American Rifleman, Jun 15»
6
Century Arms C93 Rifle
... MP5 pistol clone that has all the practicality of a $400 MAC-10 pistol—it's heavy, difficult to aim, and better with the addition of a buttstock. «OutdoorHub, Jun 15»
7
Man who beat up neighbour with shotgun butt is jailed
As he lay on the ground, Mr Grech grabbed Mr Spiteri's unloaded gun and repeatedly hit him with its buttstock. When she heard the commotion, ... «Times of Malta, Jun 15»
8
The Winchester Model 1886
A “standard carbine” had a 22-inch round barrel, full-length magazine tube, straight-grip stock and Winchester's unique, slightly curved buttstock, also capped in ... «Guns Magazine, Jun 15»
9
Gun Test: Rock River Arms LAR-47 X1
Completing the lower receiver is a Hogue rubber grip and either the RRA Operator A2 or the six-position RRA Operator CAR buttstock. The test ... «Daily Caller, May 15»
10
The AR for Home Defense: One Expert's Opinion
Add the fact that you may need to shoot without your shoulder to the buttstock and reliability with the scattergun drops even more. «American Rifleman, May 15»

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