gun worm
gun worm · gun worms
A corkscrew-like device used to remove unspent charges from the barrel of a musketA corkscrew-like device used to remove unspent charges from the barrel of a musket.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A corkscrew-like device used to remove unspent charges from the barrel of a musket.
Origin
From its worm-like shape.From its worm-like shape.
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Forms
plural: gun wormsSynonyms
3 synonymsspiral wormwad hookpacking worm
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcleaning rod