ALL meanings of firing pin
fir·ing pin
F f - 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