"Picatinny rail" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Picatinny rails [plural]
Etymology: Named after the Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Picatinny rail (plural Picatinny rails)
  1. (firearms) A bracket used on some firearms in order to provide a standardized mounting platform. Wikipedia link: Picatinny Arsenal, Picatinny rail Categories (topical): Firearms

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