bolt-action rifle
1Bolt action — The term bolt action refers to a type of firearm action in which the weapon s bolt is operated manually by the opening and closing of the breech with a small handle, most commonly placed on the right hand side of the weapon. As the handle is… …
2bolt action — noun Etymology: bolt (I) : a rifle action in which the breechblock takes the form of a manually operated sliding rod * * * bolt action, an action on the breech of a gun that consists of a manually operated sliding bolt with a projecting handle.… …
3bolt-action — /bohlt ak sheuhn/, adj. (of a rifle) equipped with a manually operated sliding bolt. [1870 75] * * * ˈbolt action 7 [bolt action] adjective (of a gun) having a back part that is opened by turning a ↑bolt and sliding it back …
4bolt-action — adj. Bolt action is used with these nouns: ↑rifle …
5bolt-action — bolt′ ac tion adj. mil (of a rifle) equipped with a manually operated sliding bolt • Etymology: 1870–75 …
6bolt action — Type of breech mechanism that was key to developing an effective repeating rifle. It combines the firing pin, a spring, and an extractor, all housed in or attached to the bolt. A projecting handle with a round knob moves the bolt back and forth.… …
7bolt-action — /bohlt ak sheuhn/, adj. (of a rifle) equipped with a manually operated sliding bolt. [1870 75] * * * …
8bolt action — /boʊlt ˈækʃən/ (say bohlt akshuhn) noun a mechanism on a rifle for closing the breechblock, which is activated by sliding a bolt (bolt1 def. 1) into place …
9Rifle, Anti-Tank, .55 in, Boys — Infobox Weapon is ranged=yes is UK=yes caption=Boys Anti Tank Rifle Mk I name=Boys Anti tank Rifle type=Anti tank rifle origin=flagcountry|United Kingdom era=World War II platform=Individual target=Vehicle design date=1937 production date=1937… …
10Rifle — A rifle is a firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, with a barrel that has a helical groove or pattern of grooves ( rifling ) cut into the barrel walls. The raised areas of the rifling are called lands, which make contact with the… …
