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Rearing :: Rearing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rea.

Slug :: Slug (v. i.) To become reduced in diameter, or changed in shape, by passing from a larger to a smaller part of the bore of the barrel; -- said of a bullet when fired from a gun, pistol, or other firearm..

Aback :: Aback (adv.) Behind; in the rear.

Trigger :: Trigger (n.) A piece, as a lever, which is connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially (Firearms), the part of a lock which is moved by the finger to release the cock and discharge the piece..

Rampant :: Rampant (v.) Ramping; leaping; springing; rearing upon the hind legs; hence, raging; furious..

Prefinite :: Prefinite (a.) Prearranged.

Smoothbore :: Smoothbore (n.) A smoothbore firearm.

Hornwork :: Hornwork (n.) An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. It is connected with the works in rear by long wings.

Behind :: Behind (adv.) At the back part; in the rear.

Vinery :: Vinery (n.) A structure, usually inclosed with glass, for rearing and protecting vines; a grapery..

Blunderbuss :: Blunderbuss (n.) A short gun or firearm, with a large bore, capable of holding a number of balls, and intended to do execution without exact aim..

Night :: Night (n.) A state of affliction; adversity; as, a dreary night of sorrow..

Drearihead :: Drearihead (n.) Alt. of Drearihoo.

Countermarch :: Countermarch (n.) An evolution by which a body of troops change front or reverse the direction of march while retaining the same men in the front rank; also, a movement by which the rear rank becomes the front one, either with or without changing the right to the left..

Shooter :: Shooter (n.) A firearm; as, a five-shooter..

Musket :: Musket (n.) A species of firearm formerly carried by the infantry of an army. It was originally fired by means of a match, or matchlock, for which several mechanical appliances (including the flintlock, and finally the percussion lock) were successively substituted. This arm has been generally superseded by the rifle..

Halfcock :: Halfcock (v. t.) To set the cock of (a firearm) at the first notch.

Ballproof :: Ballproof (a.) Incapable of being penetrated by balls from firearms.

Rear :: Rear (v. i.) To rise up on the hind legs, as a horse; to become erect..

Cosset :: Cosset (n.) A lamb reared without the aid of the dam. Hence: A pet, in general..

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