butt shaft

Meanings

• noun

  The part of a rifle or shotgun barrel that lies between the chamber and the muzzle.

  - "The hunter checked the butt shaft of his shotgun before going out into the field."
  - "The military issued new butt shafts to the troops to ensure the accuracy of their weapons."

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Variants

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butt shaft , butt shafts

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Etymology

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The term 'butt shaft' comes from the Old English word 'butan', meaning 'at or near the bottom'. In the context of firearms, it refers to the bottom part of the barrel.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'butt plate' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'butt shaft', but it specifically refers to the large pad at the end of the buttstock.

2. The length of the butt shaft can affect the accuracy and recoil of a firearm.

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Related Concepts

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1. rifle barrel: The long, hollow tube in a rifle through which a projectile is fired.

2. shotgun barrel: The long, hollow tube in a shotgun through which shot is fired.

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Culture

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The butt shaft of a firearm has no significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance beyond its functional role in the operation of the weapon.

How to Memorize "butt shaft"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the concept of a butt shaft, visualize the bottom part of a rifle or shotgun barrel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'butt shaft' with the bottom part of a rifle or shotgun barrel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bottom of Barrel' to remember the definition of a butt shaft.

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