| bore1 |
the interior diameter of a tube or cylinder, esp. the barrel of a firearm. [1/7 definitions] |
| bullet |
a cylindrical, usu. pointed metal projectile that is shot from a firearm. [1/2 definitions] |
| chamber |
the compartment of a gun or other firearm that holds the cartridge or shell. [1/6 definitions] |
| fire |
to discharge a firearm. [1/14 definitions] |
| gun |
a firearm, such as a rifle or revolver. [1/7 definitions] |
| hair trigger |
a firearm trigger adjusted so that very slight pressure can make it function. |
| half cock |
the partly raised position of the hammer of a firearm, at which point the trigger locks and cannot be pulled. |
| half-cocked |
of a firearm, with the hammer raised halfway and locked to prevent firing. [1/2 definitions] |
| hammer |
the part of a firearm that strikes and causes the discharge. [1/14 definitions] |
| handgun |
a firearm that can be held and used with one hand, such as a pistol. |
| muzzle |
the open end of the barrel of a firearm, from which the ammunition is discharged. [1/6 definitions] |
| percussion |
an act or instance, or the technique, of detonating a firearm by striking an explosive cap. [1/4 definitions] |
| piece |
(slang) a firearm. [1/10 definitions] |
| pistol |
a firearm made to be held and fired with one hand. [1/2 definitions] |
| pop1 |
to shoot (a firearm). [2/17 definitions] |
| prime |
to prepare (a firearm) for firing by supplying with an explosive. [1/17 definitions] |
| propellant |
that which provides the force that propels, such as an explosive charge in a firearm. [1/2 definitions] |
| recoil |
the movement that is an object's reaction to its own action, such as the kick of a firearm. [1/5 definitions] |
| recoilless |
designating a firearm, such as a rifle, that is designed to spring back a minimum amount from the force of discharge. |
| repeater |
a firearm that will fire several times without reloading. [1/3 definitions] |
| repeating firearm |
a firearm that can fire several shots before being reloaded. |