gun worm en · NOUN
Etymology
From its worm-like shape.
Meanings
- (historical) A corkscrew-like device used to remove unspent charges from the barrel of a musket.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gun worms | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| gunworm | alternative | lexicographic | |
| gun-worm | alternative | lexicographic |