Definition

Noun: The frontmost, open, circular end of a gun's barrel from which the projectile (bullet, shot, or shell) exits when the gun is fired.

Usage

The term "gun muzzle" specifically refers to the physical opening at the end of the barrel. It is a key point of reference for aiming and firearm safety. * Always keep the gun muzzle pointed in a safe direction. * The soldier carefully cleaned the gun muzzle after training. * Smoke poured from the gun muzzle after the shot was fired.

Advanced Usage

• "Muzzle flash": The visible light emitted from the gun muzzle when a firearm is discharged.
  • The muzzle flash was bright in the dark room.
• "Muzzle velocity": The speed of a projectile as it leaves the gun muzzle.
  • The new ammunition increased the bullet's muzzle velocity.

Variants and Related Words

• Muzzle (noun): A more general term for the projecting part of the head of an animal (like a dog or horse) or, by extension, the open end of a firearm's barrel. "Gun muzzle" is a more specific compound of this term.
  • The dog's muzzle was wet. / He placed a cap over the rifle's muzzle.
• Muzzleloader (noun): A type of firearm that is loaded through the gun muzzle.
  • He collects antique muzzleloaders.

Synonyms

• Barrel end
• Bore opening

Related Phrases

• Muzzle brake (noun): A device attached to the gun muzzle to redirect propellant gases and reduce recoil.
  • The rifle was fitted with an effective muzzle brake.
• Muzzle awareness (noun): A fundamental rule of firearm safety involving constant attention to where the gun muzzle is pointed.
  • Good muzzle awareness prevents accidents.

Noun

1. the open circular discharging end of a gun