firing the charge
21firing-pin — part of a mechanism (in a grenade, mine, etc.) which sets off the detonator and explodes the charge …
22firing chamber — noun chamber that is the part of a gun that receives the charge • Syn: ↑gun chamber • Hypernyms: ↑chamber • Part Holonyms: ↑gun …
23firing mechanism — noun the action that ignites the charge in a firearm • Syn: ↑gunlock • Hypernyms: ↑action, ↑action mechanism • Hyponyms: ↑flintlock, ↑wheel lock • Pa …
24firing pin — noun striker that ignites the charge by striking the primer • Hypernyms: ↑striker • Part Holonyms: ↑firearm, ↑piece, ↑small arm …
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