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buntline

 

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Buntline

Description:

A buntline is a type of rope used on sailing ships to secure the foot of a square sail to the lower yard. It is also a term used to describe a type of firearm or a specific type of story.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Adjective

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A rope used on sailing ships to secure the foot of a square sail to the lower yard.

Example sentence: The sailor climbed the mast to untie the buntline and release the sail.

2. A type of firearm with an exceptionally long barrel, typically associated with Old West legends.

Example sentence: Billy's favorite cowboy movie showcased a gunslinger with a pair of buntline revolvers strapped to his hips.

Adjective:

1. Popular or widespread.

Example sentence: The buntline style of storytelling captivated audiences across the country.

2. Local or specific to a particular region.

Example sentence: The recipe for the famous seafood gumbo is a buntline delicacy only found in that small coastal village.

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