Definition of "forend" [forend]

• Part of a rifle, underneath the barrel, where it is supported by the hand. (noun)

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• "The one on the auction description but still smallish, the forend is sorta plain but the butt is wonderfully figured!"
• "Whether I use bags or not, I still run my sling tight and have the forend resting on my palm under the sling."
• "I really like the spiral fluting. .make mine a stainless in 300 Wby, 24 inch barrel, a checkered nutmeg stock with blackened forend tip and a limbsaver or pachmyr pad .."