Pronunciation: /bʌmp stɑk/
noun A device attached to a semi-automatic firearm to increase its rate of fire by using the recoil energy to 'bump' the trigger against the shooter's finger
A1 A bump stock is a device that allows a shooter to fire a semi-automatic rifle more rapidly.
A2 Some countries have banned the use of bump stocks due to safety concerns.
B1 The debate over whether bump stocks should be legal continues among lawmakers.
B2 Gun enthusiasts often modify their firearms with bump stocks for recreational shooting.
C1 The manufacturer claimed that the bump stock was designed for improving accuracy and control.
C2 The investigation revealed that the shooter had attached a bump stock to his weapon during the attack.
formal The use of bump stocks in firearms has been a topic of debate among lawmakers.
informal I heard that bump stocks can make a gun shoot faster.
slang Some people think bump stocks are just for making a gun go crazy.
figurative Adding a bump stock to the situation only escalated tensions further.
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