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nut behind the bolt

noun

Etymology

Punning use of the word nut to refer to a fool, rather than a mechanical nut. Implies that most firearm accidents are the responsibility of the shooter and not a failure of the gun.

Definitions

  1. The person using a firearm

    The person using a firearm; the shooter.

    • He said the accident was caused by a faulty trigger, but I think it was the nut behind the bolt.

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