fieldstripping

/ˈfiːldstrɪpɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of fieldstrip.
    • The soldiers practiced fieldstripping their firearms blindfolded.
    • Fieldstripping a weapon regularly helps keep it in good working order.
    • He is fieldstripping his rifle after a day at the range.
noun
  1. The act or process of disassembling a weapon for cleaning or maintenance.
    • Proper fieldstripping is an essential skill for any gun owner.
    • The manual includes a section on fieldstripping.
    • He demonstrated the fieldstripping of a semiautomatic pistol.
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