Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
single-barrelled
Adjective
/ˌsɪŋɡl ˈbærəld/
Definition
Referring to a firearm that has one barrel for firing a projectile.
Examples
- He preferred using a single-barrelled shotgun for hunting birds.
- The single-barrelled rifle proved to be more accurate in the competition.
Meaning
Single-barrelled typically describes shotguns or rifles that use only one barrel to discharge ammunition, as opposed to double-barrelled guns which have two.
Synonyms
- Single-barrel
- One-barrel
