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CHOKEBORES
Noun
chokebores
plural of chokebore
Verb
chokebores
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of chokebore
Source: Wiktionary
CHOKEBORE
Choke"bore`, n.
1. In a shotgun, a bore which is tapered to a slightly smaller diameter at a short distance (usually 2½ to 3 inches) 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.
Choke"bore`, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chokebored; p. pr. & vb. n. Chokeboring.]
Definition: To provide with a chokebore.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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