gunstock

[ guhn-stok ]

noun

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

gunstock

/ ˈɡʌnˌstɒk /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of gunstock¹

First recorded in 1485–95; gun ¹, stock

Example Sentences

“It didn’t wash out our trails. But it was crazy rain,” said Tom Day, the general manager of Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, New Hampshire.

From Washington Times

Ryan Sloan, who drove five hours from New York through “intense” rain on Monday to go snowboarding, said Gunstock’s trails on Tuesday weren’t as washed out as he feared they would be.

From Washington Times

After closing for rain on Monday, Gunstock reopened Tuesday, while many other ski areas took a day or two longer to rebuild trails.

From Washington Times

“It didn’t wash out our trails. But it was crazy rain,” said Tom Day, the general manager of Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford, New Hampshire.

From Seattle Times

After closing for rain on Monday, Gunstock reopened Tuesday, while many other ski areas took a day or two longer to rebuild trails.

From Seattle Times