"gunfit" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: gun + fit Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gun|fit}} gun + fit Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gunfit (uncountable)
  1. The way in which a gun is tailored to suit the physical features and technique of a shooter. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-gunfit-en-noun-VhhlUOMq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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