weatherby-eyebrow

Noun

(plural Weatherby eyebrows)

(informal, shooting) 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.

Origin

From the Weatherby series of firearms, noted for their large calibres and heavy recoil.

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