choke-bore

choke-bore

A hunter cleans the choke-bore of his shotgun.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of gun barrel: "choke-bore" refers to a shotgun barrel that is slightly narrowed at the muzzle to control the spread of shot, improving accuracy at a distance.
    • A constricted section of a channel: In engineering or hydrology, "choke-bore" describes a part of a canal, ditch, or channel that has become blocked or narrowed by debris, earth, or sediment.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (gun barrel):

    • The hunter preferred a choke-bore for his shotgun to increase precision when shooting at distant birds. (A barrel narrowed at the end for better aim.)

  • Noun (channel blockage):

    • The irrigation system failed because a choke-bore in the main canal was clogged with rocks and mud. (A section of the channel blocked by earth and debris.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to have a choke-bore": to be equipped with a constricted muzzle on a firearm.

    • This double-barreled shotgun has a choke-bore on the right barrel for long-range shooting. (The right barrel is narrowed for accuracy.)

  • "choke-bore effect": the tendency of a narrowing to restrict flow or movement, often used metaphorically.

    • The traffic jam created a choke-bore effect at the tunnel entrance. (The narrowing caused congestion.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Choke (n): the narrowing at the muzzle of a shotgun.

    • The choke on this gun can be adjusted for different shooting distances. (The narrowing mechanism.)

  • Bore (n): the interior diameter of a gun barrel.

    • A 12-gauge bore is standard for many shotguns. (The internal barrel size.)

  • Choke-bored (adj): describing a barrel that has been constricted at the muzzle.

    • The choke-bored barrel was ideal for hunting waterfowl. (The barrel was narrowed at the end.)
Synonyms
  • Constricted barrel: a barrel that is narrowed at the muzzle.
  • Narrowed channel: a section of a passage that has been reduced in width.
  • Bottleneck: a narrow or blocked section, especially in a flow system.
Related Idioms

  • Choke point: a narrow or critical passage where flow is restricted.

    • The bridge is a choke point for traffic during rush hour. (A place where movement is slowed.)

  • Bore through: to create a passage by drilling or digging.

    • They had to bore through the rock to clear the choke-bore. (Dig a path through the blockage.)