Single-barrelled (Adjective)
Meaning
Having one barrel; "most guns are single-barreled".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The shotgun was a single-barreled model, requiring the user to reload after each shot.
- Most hunting rifles are single-barreled, as they are designed for accuracy rather than rapid fire.
- The antique pistol was a single-barreled flintlock, a relic of a bygone era.
- The single-barreled shotgun was perfect for clay pigeon shooting, where accuracy was key.
- In contrast to modern double-barreled shotguns, the old single-barreled model required more skill to use effectively.