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Ordn.a plunger in the firing mechanism of a firearm or cannon that strikes the cartridge primer, igniting the propelling charge.[1870-75]
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Firing pin — Fir ing pin In the breech mechanism of a firearm, the pin which strikes the head of the cartridge and explodes it. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
firing pin — n. that part in the bolt or breech of a firearm which strikes the primer and explodes the charge … English World dictionary
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firing pin impression — The indentation in the primer of a centerfire cartridge case or in the rim of a rimfire cartridge case caused when it is struck by the firing pin … Forensic science glossary
firing pin — fir′ing pin n. mac a plunger in the firing mechanism of a firearm that strikes the cartridge primer, igniting the propelling charge • Etymology: 1870–75 … From formal English to slang
firing pin — /ˈfaɪərɪŋ pɪn/ (say fuyuhring pin) noun a plunger in the firing mechanism of a gun that strikes the primer and thus ignites the propelling charge of a projectile …
firing pin — noun the part of the firing mechanism which stikes the cartridges primer to ignite the gunpowder … Wiktionary
firing pin — noun Date: 1874 the pin that strikes the cartridge primer in the breech mechanism of a firearm … New Collegiate Dictionary
firing pin — That part of a firearm mechanism which strikes the primer of a cartridge to initiate ignition. Sometimes called hammer nose or striker … Forensic science glossary
