"armrack" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: armracks [plural]
Etymology: arm + rack Etymology templates: {{compound|en|arm|rack}} arm + rack Head templates: {{en-noun}} armrack (plural armracks)
  1. A frame, generally vertical, for holding small arms.
    Sense id: en-armrack-en-noun-7B7Aq5H9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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