Definition

1. Noun:
   • A cleaning tool for firearms: A "pull-through" is a specific cleaning implement used to clean the barrel of a rifle or handgun. It typically consists of a weight attached to a cord, with an oily rag or cleaning patch attached. The weight is dropped through the barrel, and the cord is then pulled to draw the cleaning material through, removing residue.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • After a day at the range, the soldier used a pull-through to clean his rifle's barrel.
  • A good pull-through is an essential part of any gun maintenance kit.

Advanced Usage

• "to use a pull-through": to employ this specific tool for cleaning.
  • It's important to use a pull-through regularly to prevent corrosion in the barrel.

Variants and Related Words

• Bore snake: (n) A modern, brush-incorporated variant of a pull-through, designed for quicker cleaning.
  • Many shooters prefer a bore snake to a traditional pull-through for field cleaning.

Synonyms

• Barrel cleaner: A general term for any tool used to clean a gun barrel.
• Cleaning rod: A different, rigid tool used for the same purpose, often with a handle for pushing a patch through.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

• Pull through (verb phrase): To recover from a serious illness or difficult situation. (Note: This is a separate phrasal verb and not a variant of the noun "pull-through").
  • The doctors are confident she will pull through after the surgery.

Noun

1. cleaning implement consisting of an oily rag attached by a cord to a weight; is pulled through the barrel of a rifle or handgun to clean it