self-cockingn.

Brit.

/ˌsɛlfˈkɒkɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌsɛlfˈkɑkɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, cocking n.¹

Etymology: < self- prefix + cocking n.¹ Compare earlier self-cocking adj. and slightly earlier self-cocker n.

The automatic raising of the hammer of a firearm by the action of pulling the trigger. Cf. self-cocking adj.

ΚΠ

1858 U.S. Patent 19,068 2/1 Thereby the self-cocking of the gun is achieved simultaneously with its loading.

1942 Aeronautics Apr. 47/2 (caption) Self-cocking of the gun is controlled by plungers R1, R2 and R3.

1981 E. C. Ezell Handguns of World iii. 165/1 It might be desirable to arrange for self-cocking or noncocking by creating components that could be added or removed from the weapon.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

self-cockingadj.

Brit.

/ˌsɛlfˈkɒkɪŋ/, U.S.

/ˌsɛlfˈkɑkɪŋ/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, cock v.¹, -ing suffix².

Etymology: < self- prefix + cock v.¹ + -ing suffix².

Of a firearm: cocked by pulling the trigger, not by raising the hammer manually; double-action. Of a firearm’s action: producing this effect.In quot. 1862 figurative.

ΘΚΠ

society > armed hostility > military equipment > weapon > device for discharging missiles > firearm > small-arm > [adjective] > attributes

buttless1828

self-cocking1837

belt size1858

stockless1886

sawed-off1898

multibarrel1899

multi-barrelled1907

sawn-off1915

1837 N.Y. Spectator 4 Dec. Ethan Allen, Grafton, Mass., for a one handed self cocking pistol not liable to accidental discharge.

1862 J. R. Lowell Biglow Papers in Atlantic Monthly May 644 The self-cockin', back-action style o' J. D.

1900 Kynoch Jrnl. Apr.–May 91/2 The self-cocking action is superior to the ordinary trigger-action if accuracy of aim be the desideratum.

1902 W. D. Hulbert Forest Neighbors 161 Four shots, as fast as the self-cocking revolver could pour the lead into his body.

2004 Field Sept. 76/2 Self-cocking actions take the fun out of hammergun shooting and we wanted originality.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	self-cocking
释义	self-cockingn. Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈkɒkɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈkɑkɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, cocking n.¹ Etymology: < self- prefix + cocking n.¹ Compare earlier self-cocking adj. and slightly earlier self-cocker n. The automatic raising of the hammer of a firearm by the action of pulling the trigger. Cf. self-cocking adj. ΚΠ 1858 U.S. Patent 19,068 2/1 Thereby the self-cocking of the gun is achieved simultaneously with its loading. 1942 Aeronautics Apr. 47/2 (caption) Self-cocking of the gun is controlled by plungers R1, R2 and R3. 1981 E. C. Ezell Handguns of World iii. 165/1 It might be desirable to arrange for self-cocking or noncocking by creating components that could be added or removed from the weapon. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). self-cockingadj. Brit. /ˌsɛlfˈkɒkɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfˈkɑkɪŋ/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, cock v.¹, -ing suffix². Etymology: < self- prefix + cock v.¹ + -ing suffix². Of a firearm: cocked by pulling the trigger, not by raising the hammer manually; double-action. Of a firearm’s action: producing this effect.In quot. 1862 figurative. ΘΚΠ society > armed hostility > military equipment > weapon > device for discharging missiles > firearm > small-arm > [adjective] > attributes buttless1828 self-cocking1837 belt size1858 stockless1886 sawed-off1898 multibarrel1899 multi-barrelled1907 sawn-off1915 1837 N.Y. Spectator 4 Dec. Ethan Allen, Grafton, Mass., for a one handed self cocking pistol not liable to accidental discharge. 1862 J. R. Lowell Biglow Papers in Atlantic Monthly May 644 The self-cockin', back-action style o' J. D. 1900 Kynoch Jrnl. Apr.–May 91/2 The self-cocking action is superior to the ordinary trigger-action if accuracy of aim be the desideratum. 1902 W. D. Hulbert Forest Neighbors 161 Four shots, as fast as the self-cocking revolver could pour the lead into his body. 2004 Field Sept. 76/2 Self-cocking actions take the fun out of hammergun shooting and we wanted originality. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1858adj.1837
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