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Dreariness :: Dreariness (n.) Dismalness; gloomy solitude.

Repeater :: Repeater (n.) A repeating firearm.

Bead :: Bead (n.) A small knob of metal on a firearm, used for taking aim (whence the expression to draw a bead, for, to take aim)..

Worm :: Worm (v. t.) To clean by means of a worm; to draw a wad or cartridge from, as a firearm. See Worm, n. 5 (b)..

Ulna :: Ulna (n.) The postaxial bone of the forearm, or branchium, corresponding to the fibula of the hind limb. See Radius..

Lock :: Lock (n.) That part or apparatus of a firearm by which the charge is exploded; as, a matchlock, flintlock, percussion lock, etc..

Hind :: Hind (a.) In the rear; -- opposed to front; of or pertaining to the part or end which follows or is behind, in opposition to the part which leads or is before; as, the hind legs or hind feet of a quadruped; the hind man in a procession..

Cock :: Cock (n.) The hammer in the lock of a firearm.

Shot :: Shot (n.) The act of shooting; discharge of a firearm or other weapon which throws a missile.

Arrearage :: Arrearage (n.) That which remains unpaid and overdue, after payment of a part; arrears..

Reardoss :: Reardoss (n.) A reredos.

Behind :: Behind (adv.) At the back part; in the rear.

Rear :: Rear (n.) The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last in order; -- opposed to front..

Aback :: Aback (adv.) Behind; in the rear.

Breech Sight :: Breech sight () A device attached to the breech of a firearm, to guide the eye, in conjunction with the front sight, in taking aim..

Hothouse :: Hothouse (n.) A house kept warm to shelter tender plants and shrubs from the cold air; a place in which the plants of warmer climates may be reared, and fruits ripened..

Rereward :: Rereward (n.) The rear guard of an army.

Shooting :: Shooting (n.) A wounding or killing with a firearm; specifically (Sporting), the killing of game; as, a week of shooting..

Halfcock :: Halfcock (v. t.) To set the cock of (a firearm) at the first notch.

Charge :: Charge (v. t.) To place within or upon any firearm, piece of apparatus or machinery, the quantity it is intended and fitted to hold or bear; to load; to fill; as, to charge a gun; to charge an electrical machine, etc..

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