firing mechanism

Noun
  1. The action that ignites the charge in a firearm (synset 103474425)
    is a type of: action, action mechanism - the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
    subtypes:
    • flintlock - an obsolete gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge
    • wheel lock - an obsolete gunlock using flint and a revolving wheel
    has: cock, hammer - the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
    is a part of: gun - a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
    same as: gunlock

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