Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The early or fore part of anything.
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Examples
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He once had to put an ebony fore-end tip on a .280 and was almost suicidal about it.
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The slender beauty had a 22-inch barrel, a slim fore-end with a Schnabel tip, and a ribbon-checkering pattern.
The Model 70 Reborn 2009
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Get a Grip: Rest the front part of the fore-end and the barrel on the sandbags.
Shotgun Slug Accuracy Tips from the American Slug Shooting Association 2009
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Tape Up The Fore-End: Stick strips of tape to the sides of the fore-end where they contact the barrel, around the rear tang, and anywhere that bedding compound could squeeze out and contact the outside of the stock.
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Hold the fore-end tightly with your front hand when you shoot from the bench.
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Get a Grip: Rest the front part of the fore-end and the barrel on the sandbags.
Shotgun Slug Accuracy Tips from the American Slug Shooting Association 2009
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- The special-order features that were available include Sav-age's Grade B engraving, deluxe walnut and special checkering for the pistol-grip stock and the fore-end, both open and aperture rear tang sights, a takedown action, and a fitted luggage case.
What's It Worth? 2009
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The Accu-Stock is polymer, reinforced with an aluminum spine that runs from the action all the way down for fore-end.
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You can put a memorable paint job on one, like the rifle Kenny Jarrett built for a former New York Yankee that was done in pinstripes, had a big baseball on the cheekpiece, and had YANKEES on the fore-end just in case you missed the point.
Like Peas in a Pod 2008
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Like teh extra wt at the butt end, as can hold more steady with the added weight at my shoulder than at my off arm at the fore-end,.
Like Peas in a Pod 2008
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