stacking swivel

noun

1. a metal swivel attached to the stock of a military rifle for use in hooking three rifles together to form a stack.

Word History and Origins

Origin of stacking swivel¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Carry the right foot 6 inches straight to the rear, left knee slightly bent; carry the muzzle In front of the center of the body, barrel to the left; grasp the rifle with the left hand just below the stacking swivel and with the right hand below and against the left.

From Project Gutenberg

Carry the right foot 6 inches straight to the rear, left knee slightly bent; carry the muzzle in front of the center of the body, barrel to the left; grasp the piece with the left hand just below the stacking swivel, and with the right hand below and against the left.

From Project Gutenberg

Carry the right foot 6 inches straight to the rear, left knee slightly bent; carry the muzzle in front of the center of the body, barrel to the left; grasp the piece with the left hand just below the stacking swivel, and with the right hand below and against the left.

From Project Gutenberg

Grasp piece with the left hand just below the stacking swivel, and with the right hand below and against the left.

From Project Gutenberg

Parade, Rest.—Left hand grasps piece just below stacking swivel.

From Project Gutenberg