chokebore

noun, verb — 3 senses

chokebore

noun

Etymology From choke + bore.

1

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.

2

A shotgun that is made with such a bore.

chokebore

verb

Etymology From choke + bore.

1

To provide (a gun) with a chokebore.

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