Definition of Firing pin

1. Noun. Striker that ignites the charge by striking the primer.

Group relationships: Firearm, Piece, Small-arm
Generic synonyms: Striker

Definition of Firing pin

1. Noun. (context: firearms) the part of the firing mechanism which strikes the cartridge's primer to ignite the gunpowder. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Firing Pin

fireworklike
fireworks
fireworks night
fireworky
fireworm
fireworms
firey
fireys
firing
firing away
firing chamber
firing line
firing mechanism
firing off
firing party
firing pin (current term)
firing pins
firing range
firing ranges
firing squad
firing squads
firing up
firings
firked
firkin
firking
firkins
firks
firless

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