What is a rod, or an attachment for a rod, for holding a rag with which to wipe out the bore of the barrel called?
wiper — (Firearms) A rod, or an attachment for a rod, for holding a rag with which to wipe out the bore of the barrel. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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