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noun
An injury caused to the shooter's face when the recoil from a powerful rifle pushes the telescopic sight forcefully against the face of the shooter.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
Qualifier: shooting
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From the Weatherby series of firearms, noted for their large calibres and heavy recoil.
