firing pin

firing pin

n. The part of the bolt or breech of a firearm that strikes the primer and detonates the charge of a projectile.

firing pin

n (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the part of the firing mechanism of a firearm that ignites the charge by striking the primer

fir′ing pin`

n. a plunger in the firing mechanism of a firearm that strikes the cartridge primer, igniting the propelling charge. [1870–75]

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firing pin - striker that ignites the charge by striking the primerfirearm, small-arm, piece - a portable gun; "he wore his firearm in a shoulder holster"striker - the part of a mechanical device that strikes something

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