chokebore

English

noun
Definitions
  • In a shotgun, a bore which is tapered to a slightly smaller diameter at a short distance to the rear of the muzzle, in order to prevent the rapid dispersion of the shot.
  • A shotgun that is made with such a bore.

Etymology

Compound from English choke + English bore (hole).

Origin

English

bore

Gloss

hole

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