English Explanatory Dictionary

nut behind the bolt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The person using a firearm; the shooter.

Word forms

nut behind the bolt the nut behind the bolt

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.

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