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ALL meanings of firing pin

fir·ing pin
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  • noun firing pin a plunger in the firing mechanism of a firearm or cannon that strikes the cartridge primer, igniting the propelling charge. 1
  • noun firing pin the part of the firing mechanism of a firearm that ignites the charge by striking the primer 0
  • noun firing pin that part in the bolt or breech of a firearm which strikes the primer and explodes the charge 0
  • noun firing pin (firearms) the part of the firing mechanism which strikes the cartridge's primer to ignite the gunpowder. 0
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