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Howitzer :: Howitzer (n.) A gun so short that the projectile, which was hollow, could be put in its place by hand; a kind of mortar..

Gunning :: Gunning (n.) The act or practice of hunting or shooting game with a gun.

Gunocracy :: Gunocracy (n.) See Gyneocracy.

Breech :: Breech (v. t.) To fit or furnish with a breech; as, to breech a gun..

Nab :: Nab (n.) The cock of a gunlock.

Train :: Train (v.) The after part of a gun carriage; the trail.

Trunnion :: Trunnion (n.) A cylindrical projection on each side of a piece, whether gun, mortar, or howitzer, serving to support it on the cheeks of the carriage. See Illust. of Cannon..

Monitor :: Monitor (n.) An ironclad war vessel, very low in the water, and having one or more heavily-armored revolving turrets, carrying heavy guns..

Haversack :: Haversack (n.) A gunner's case or bag used carry cartridges from the ammunition chest to the piece in loading.

Tonite :: Tonite (n.) An explosive compound; a preparation of gun cotton.

Muzzle :: Muzzle (v. i.) The mouth of a thing; the end for entrance or discharge; as, the muzzle of a gun..

Accelerometer :: Accelerometer (n.) An apparatus for measuring the velocity imparted by gunpowder.

Three-decker :: Three-decker (n.) A vessel of war carrying guns on three decks.

Slug :: Slug (v. t.) To load with a slug or slugs; as, to slug a gun..

Gunshot :: Gunshot (n.) Act of firing a gun; a shot.

Mouse :: Mouse (n.) A match used in firing guns or blasting.

Gun :: Gun (v. i.) To practice fowling or hunting small game; -- chiefly in participial form; as, to go gunning..

Rifling :: Rifling (n.) The act or process of making the grooves in a rifled cannon or gun barrel.

Load :: Load (v. t.) To lay a load or burden on or in, as on a horse or in a cart; to charge with a load, as a gun; to furnish with a lading or cargo, as a ship; hence, to add weight to, so as to oppress or embarrass; to heap upon..

Dolphin :: Dolphin (n.) In old ordnance, one of the handles above the trunnions by which the gun was lifted..

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