Firearms Glossary

noun a person or thing that causes boredom

verb to make someone feel uninterested or tired by being dull or repetitive

• The lecture on quantum physics was so dry and technical that it seemed to bore the entire audience.
• I'm sorry, but this movie is starting to bore me. Can we watch something else?
• I can't stand listening to him talk anymore, he just bores me to tears.
• The routine of everyday life can sometimes feel like a never-ending bore.

noun a young male horse, typically under the age of four

• The rancher purchased a new colt to add to his stable of horses.
• I saw a cute colt running around in the field next door.
• That colt is gonna be a real stud when he grows up.
• The young entrepreneur's business was still a colt in the industry, but showing great potential.

noun a person or thing that cracks

• The chef served a selection of artisanal crackers with the cheese platter.
• I love snacking on some crackers while watching TV.
• I can't believe you ate the last cracker, that's so cheesy!
• Her joke was a real cracker, everyone was laughing for hours.

noun a tool or instrument for measuring or indicating quantity or extent

verb to estimate or determine the magnitude, amount, or volume of something

• The engineer used a precise gauge to measure the dimensions of the metal sheet.
• Can you check the tire pressure gauge before we hit the road?
• I need to get a feel for the situation before I can gauge how to proceed.
• Her facial expressions were a gauge of her true feelings about the situation.

verb to delay or hesitate in taking action or making a decision

• The company decided to hang fire on the new product launch until market conditions improved.
• Let's hang fire on making any decisions until we have all the information.
• I think we should hang fire on booking the tickets until we know for sure.
• She decided to hang fire on confronting her friend about the issue until she had calmed down.

noun the act of suddenly springing back or recoiling

verb to spring or jerk back, as from an impact or a blow

• The gun's powerful recoil made it difficult to maintain accuracy.
• I always flinch at the recoil when shooting my dad's old rifle.
• I can't handle the recoil on that thing, it kicks like a mule!
• She recoiled at the thought of having to confront her fears.

adjective describing a nose that is short and turned up at the end

• The snub-nosed revolver is known for its compact design and rounded barrel.
• I think snub-nosed dogs are so cute with their little squished faces.
• She gave me a snub-nosed response when I asked her out on a date.
• His snub-nosed attitude towards the project caused tension among the team members.