| n. | 1. | In a shotgun, a bore which is tapered to a slightly smaller diameter at a short distance (usually 2½ to 3 inches) to the rear of the muzzle, in order to prevent the rapid dispersion of the shot. |
| 2. | A shotgun that is made with such a bore. | |
| v. t. | 1. | To provide with a chokebore. |