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firing mechanism
firing mechanismSee: firing circuit.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  firing mechanism - the action that ignites the charge in a firearmgunlockaction mechanism, action - the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism; "the piano had a very stiff action"flintlock - an obsolete gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the chargegun - a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)hammer, cock - the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulledwheel lock - an obsolete gunlock using flint and a revolving wheel |
firing mechanism
firing mechanism[′fīr·iŋ ‚mek·ə‚niz·əm] (engineering) A mechanism for firing a primer; the primer may be for initiating the propelling charge, in which case the firing mechanism forms a part of the weapon; if the primer is for the purpose of initiating detonation of the main charge, the firing mechanism is a part of the ammunition item and performs the function of a fuse. firing mechanism
Related to firing mechanism: electric firing mechanismSynonyms for firing mechanismnoun the action that ignites the charge in a firearmSynonymsRelated Words- action mechanism
- action
- flintlock
- gun
- hammer
- cock
- wheel lock
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