"hogleg" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-hogleg.ogg [Australia] Forms: hoglegs [plural]
Etymology: From hog + leg. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hog|leg}} hog + leg Head templates: {{en-noun}} hogleg (plural hoglegs)
  1. (US, slang) Any large caliber handgun, typically with a long barrel. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): Firearms Synonyms: hog's leg
    Sense id: en-hogleg-en-noun-CwCXRgM3 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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