slamfire

English

noun
Definitions
  • (firearms) The premature accidental discharge of a firearm while a round is being loaded into the chamber.

Etymology

Compound from English slam (grand slam) + English fire (shoot).

Origin

English

fire

Gloss

shoot

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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