"gain twist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gain twists [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gain twist (plural gain twists)
  1. (firearms) Synonym of gaining twist Categories (topical): Firearms Synonyms: gaining twist [synonym, synonym-of]

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