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underlug.

One of the locking lugs on a break-action firearm that extend from the bottom of the barrels under the chamber(s) and connect into the receiver bottom.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. One of the locking lugs on a break-action firearm that extend from the bottom of the barrels under the chamber(s) and connect into the receiver bottom.

  2. The metal shroud underneath the barrel of a revolver that surrounds and protects the extractor rod.

Where this word comes from

From under- + lug.

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