boomstick

English

noun
Definitions
  • In logging, any of the larger logs chained together to create a floating boom.
  • (slang) a shotgun, especially a sawn-off version.

Etymology

Compound from English boom (a log, explosion sound, piece of wood) + English stick (sticky, adhere, cigarette, joint).

Origin

English

stick

Gloss

sticky, adhere, cigarette, joint

Concept
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Property

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