"fowling piece" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fowling pieces [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} fowling piece (plural fowling pieces)
  1. A light gun with smooth bore, adapted for the use of small shot in killing birds or small animals. Categories (topical): Firearms

Inflected forms

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