'Chokebore' definitions:

Definition of 'Chokebore'

From: GCIDE
  • Chokebore \Choke"bore`\, n.
  • 1. In a shotgun, a bore which is tapered to a slightly smaller diameter at a short distance (usually 21/2 to 3 inches) to the rear of the muzzle, in order to prevent the rapid dispersion of the shot. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 2. A shotgun that is made with such a bore. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Definition of 'Chokebore'

From: GCIDE
  • Chokebore \Choke"bore`\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Chokebored; p. pr. & vb. n. Chokeboring.] To provide with a chokebore. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

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