nut behind the bolt en · NOUN
Etymology
Punning use of the word nut to refer to a fool, rather than a mechanical nut. Implies that most firearm accidents are the responsibility of the shooter and not a failure of the gun.
Meanings
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The person using a firearm; the shooter.
He said the accident was caused by a faulty trigger, but I think it was the nut behind the bolt.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the nut behind the bolt | canonical | lexicographic |