poacher's gun

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see poacher, gun.

Meanings

nounpoacher's gun (plural poachers' guns)

plural poachers' guns

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see poacher, gun.
  2. engineeringA small-bore shotgun hidden in a walking cane.
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APA

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Chicago

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