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Definition of firearm
Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of firearm is as below...
Firearm
(n.) A gun,
pistol,
or any
weapon
from a shot is
discharged
by the force of an
explosive
substance,
as
gunpowder..
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Vent
::
Vent (n.) The
opening
at the
breech
of a
firearm,
through
which fire is
communicated
to the
powder
of the
charge;
touchhole..
Breechblock
::
Breechblock
(n.) The
movable
piece which
closes
the
breech
of a
breech-loading
firearm,
and
resists
the
backward
force of the
discharge.
It is
withdrawn
for the
insertion
of a
cartridge,
and
closed
again
before
the gun is
fired..
Worm
::
Worm (v. t.) To clean by means of a worm; to draw a wad or
cartridge
from, as a
firearm.
See Worm, n. 5 (b)..
Firing
::
Firing
(n.) The act of
disharging
firearms.
Bore
::
Bore (n.) The
internal
cylindrical
cavity
of a gun,
cannon,
pistol,
or other
firearm,
or of a pipe or
tube..
Halfcock
::
Halfcock
(v. t.) To set the cock of (a
firearm)
at the first
notch.
Ammunition
::
Ammunition
(n.)
Articles
used in
charging
firearms
and
ordnance
of all
kinds;
as
powder,
balls,
shot,
shells,
percussion
caps,
rockets,
etc..
Gun
::
Gun (n.) A
weapon
which
throws
or
propels
a
missile
to a
distance;
any
firearm
or
instrument
for
throwing
projectiles
by the
explosion
of
gunpowder,
consisting
of a tube or
barrel
closed
at one end, in which the
projectile
is
placed,
with an
explosive
charge
behind,
which is
ignited
by
various
means.
Muskets,
rifles,
carbines,
and
fowling
pieces
are
smaller
guns, for hand use, and are
called
small arms.
Larger
guns are
called
cannon,
ordnance,
fieldpieces,
carronades,
howitzers,
etc. See these t
Fusillade
::
Fusillade
(v. t.) To shoot down of shoot at by a
simultaneous
discharge
of
firearms.
Shooting
::
Shooting
(n.) A
wounding
or
killing
with a
firearm;
specifically
(Sporting),
the
killing
of game; as, a week of
shooting..
Trail
::
Trail (v. t.) To
carry,
as a
firearm,
with the
breech
near the
ground
and the upper part
inclined
forward,
the piece being held by the right hand near the
middle..
Trigger
::
Trigger
(n.) A
piece,
as a
lever,
which is
connected
with a catch or
detent
as a means of
releasing
it;
especially
(Firearms),
the part of a lock which is moved by the
finger
to
release
the cock and
discharge
the
piece..
Seven-shooter
::
Seven-shooter
(n.) A
firearm,
esp. a
pistol,
with seven
barrels
or
chambers
for
cartridges,
or one
capable
of
firing
seven shots
without
reloading..
Retractor
::
Retractor
(n.) In
breech-loading
firearms,
a
device
for
withdrawing
a
cartridge
shell from the
barrel..
Repeating
::
Repeating
(a.) Doing the same thing over
again;
accomplishing
a given
result
many times in
succession;
as, a
repeating
firearm;
a
repeating
watch..
Breech Screw
::
Breech
screw () A
strong
iron or steel plug
screwed
into the
breech
of a
musket
or other
firearm,
to close the
bottom
of the
bore..
Gunsmith
::
Gunsmith
(n.) One whose
occupation
is to make or
repair
small
firearms;
an
armorer.
Abutment
::
Abutment
(n.) In
breech-loading
firearms,
the block
behind
the
barrel
which
receives
the
pressure
due to
recoil..
Lock
::
Lock (n.) That part or
apparatus
of a
firearm
by which the
charge
is
exploded;
as, a
matchlock,
flintlock,
percussion
lock, etc..
Escopette
::
Escopette
(n.) A kind of
firearm;
a
carbine.
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