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butt

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/kuˈɾoɲɐ/co·ro·nha

Definition

1

The rear part of a portable firearm (shotgun, rifle, etc.), usually made of wood, which is rested against the shoulder when firing.

Usage examples

He rested the rifle's butt firmly against his shoulder.
The shotgun had an ornately carved wooden stock.