single-barreled
Definition
Adjective: * Having only one barrel. This term is used to describe a firearm (such as a shotgun or rifle) that is constructed with one tube through which projectiles are fired.
Usage
The adjective "single-barreled" is used attributively, meaning it is placed directly before the noun it modifies to describe a specific type of gun. It is the opposite of "double-barreled."
Examples
- He inherited an old single-barreled shotgun from his grandfather.
- For beginners, a single-barreled rifle is often recommended for its simplicity.
- The museum displayed a collection of antique single-barreled pistols.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe something that has only one main channel, approach, or focus, though this is less common.
- The company's single-barreled strategy focused solely on cost-cutting.
Variants and Related Words
- Double-barreled (adj.): Having two barrels.
- Barrel (n.): The tube of a firearm through which the bullet or shot is fired.
Synonyms
- One-barreled
Antonyms
- Double-barreled
- Multi-barreled
Adjective
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having one barrel
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most guns are single-barreled
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