1. the wooden or synthetic parts of rifles or shotguns that are held against the shoulder when firing

Examples

• The craftsman carved beautiful designs into the wooden gunstocks.
• Modern gunstocks are often made from synthetic materials for durability.
• He collected antique rifles with ornate gunstocks.
• The gunstocks were damaged during transport and needed repair.
• Custom gunstocks can be fitted to match a shooter’s specific measurements.
• The factory produces thousands of gunstocks each month.