bull-pup

Rear-action short gun

A bull-pup is a short-barreled firearm, typically a rifle or shotgun, with the action and magazine positioned behind the trigger rather than in front of it.

This configuration allows for a shorter overall length while maintaining barrel length, making the weapon more compact and maneuverable: The soldier carried a bull-pup rifle for close-quarters combat.

Also spelled bullpup.

breed

bulldog

Squat, wrinkle-faced canine

boxer · pug · kennel · whelp · pedigree · breeder · litter · stud · brindle · stocky

protective

guardian

Protective caretaker of another

territorial · alert · fierce · courageous · fearless · tenacious · sentinel · patrol · guard · wary

companion

loyal

Firm in allegiance

playful · cuddly · steadfast · dependable · trusty · sidekick · pal · buddy · friend · comrade

Opposites
firearm layout/configuration

bull-puplong rifle

Extended-barrel frontier firearm

Family

bull, pup, bulls, pups, bullish, puppy, puppies

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G