shoulder weapon
[ shohl-der wep-uhn ]
noun
a firearm that is fired while being held in the hands with the butt of the weapon braced against the shoulder.
- Also shoul·der gun [shohl-der guhn], /ˈʃoʊl dər ˌgʌn/, shoul·der arm [shohl-der ahrm] /ˈʃoʊl dər ˌɑrm/ .
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How to use shoulder weapon in a sentence
Sergeant Meyer gave the order: "Shoulder arms—ready—present—aim—fire!"
Overland | John William De Forest"Shoulder Arms" was pretty good, perhaps, but all this clamour over a moving-picture actor!
My Wonderful Visit | Charlie ChaplinMr. Chaplin, the reading of the letter in 'Shoulder Arms' was the high spot of the picture.
My Wonderful Visit | Charlie ChaplinWe may shoulder arms again, and go back to Konopischt: no fight here!
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XV. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlylePass, Colonel Peckham,' said Sam, bringing his musket promptly to a shoulder arms.
Frank Before Vicksburg | Harry Castlemon
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