chokebore: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Low (Rare/Technical)Technical / Specialized
Quick answer
What does “chokebore” mean?
A gun whose bore (barrel) narrows toward the muzzle.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A gun whose bore (barrel) narrows toward the muzzle.
The degree of narrowing in a shotgun bore, affecting the spread of shot; or, to make or provide a gun with such a narrowed bore.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage is identical and equally rare in both varieties. The term is technical jargon within the specific field of shotguns and vintage firearms.
Connotations
Technical precision, historical firearms, traditional hunting/sporting practices.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both regions. Knowledge is limited to specialists, historians, and enthusiasts of firearms or hunting.
Grammar
How to Use “chokebore” in a Sentence
The [shotgun] has a [full] chokebore.To chokebore a [barrel].Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “chokebore” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The gunsmith will chokebore the new barrels for a tighter pattern.
- Older guns were often chokebored by hand.
American English
- He had his shotgun chokebored to improve its range.
- The process to chokebore a barrel requires great skill.
adverb
British English
- [No standard adverbial usage]
American English
- [No standard adverbial usage]
adjective
British English
- It was a fine chokebore shotgun, ideal for pheasant.
- The chokebore specification was clearly stamped on the barrel.
American English
- He prefers a chokebore model for waterfowl hunting.
- The auction featured a rare chokebore firearm from the 1920s.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Potentially in historical or technical papers on firearms engineering or sporting history.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Primary context. Used in gunsmithing, ballistics, and among shotgun enthusiasts to describe bore constriction.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “chokebore”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “chokebore”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “chokebore”
- Using it as a general synonym for 'choke' or 'strangle'.
- Misspelling as 'choke bore' (two words) is common but 'chokebore' is the standard single-word form for the noun.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very rare and specialized technical term used almost exclusively in the context of shotguns and hunting.
Yes, though rarely. As a verb, it means 'to provide (a gun) with a choke' or to constrict the bore toward the muzzle.
In modern usage, 'choke' is the far more common term for the constriction device or the degree of constriction itself. 'Chokebore' is an older, more specific term often referring to the gun itself or the characteristic of its barrel.
No. It is a highly domain-specific term. A learner would only need to learn it if they had a specific interest in vintage firearms, gunsmithing, or historical hunting texts.
A gun whose bore (barrel) narrows toward the muzzle.
Chokebore is usually technical / specialized in register.
Chokebore: in British English it is pronounced /ˈtʃəʊkbɔː/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈtʃoʊkbɔːr/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No common idioms for this term]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: a CHOKEhold on the BORE of the gun - it squeezes the shot pattern tight.
Conceptual Metaphor
CONSTRICTION IS CONTROL (over the spread of shot).
Practice
Quiz
In what primary context would you encounter the word 'chokebore'?