pinfire

English

noun
Definitions
  • (firearms) An obsolete kind of brass cartridge in which the priming compound is ignited by striking a small pin which protrudes radially from just above the base of the cartridge.

Etymology

Compound from English pin + English fire (shoot).

Origin

English

fire

Gloss

shoot

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji
πŸ’‰ πŸ₯ƒ 🌠

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