Definition of Triggers

1. Noun. (plural of trigger) ¹

2. Verb. (third-person singular of trigger) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Triggers

1. trigger [v] - See also: trigger

Lexicographical Neighbors of Triggers

trigger point
trigger protein
trigger warning
trigger zone
triggerable
triggered
triggered activity
triggerfish
triggerfishes
triggering
triggerings
triggerless
triggerman
triggermen
triggernometry
triggers (current term)
triggery
triggest
trigging
trigintal
trigintals
triglot
triglots
triglucosylalkylacylglycerol sulfotransferase
trigly
triglyceridaemia
triglyceride
triglyceridemia
triglycerides
triglyph

Literary usage of Triggers

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders edited by Richard A. Rawson, Rose M. Urban (2000)
"158 Client Worksheet 4 Action Plan for Cues and triggers Stimulant use becomes ... Many external triggers can be avoided. All triggers can be defused. ..."

2. Plain Directions for Acquiring the Art of Shooting on the Wing (1873)
"See therefore that the triggers pull with a degree of force that is adapted to your personal requirements, and also see that both triggers are made to go ..."

3. Famous Composers and Their Works by John Knowles Paine, Theodore Thomas, Karl Klauser (1891)
"... he lected his studies and became an expert at the pulled the triggers of two pistols which he had BEETHOVEN'S STUDIO In the Schwarz-Spanier house. ..."

4. Shakespeare as a Physician: Comprising Every Word which in Any Way Relates by Jesse Portman Chesney (1884)
"A failure apprehended—Trap with double triggers— Fencing match—An unlocked for termination—A jealous sister—Kills and pains not—Immortal longings—Easy ways ..."

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