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Monk :: Monk (n.) A piece of tinder made of agaric, used in firing the powder hose or train of a mine..

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..

Salvo :: Salvo (n.) A salute paid by a simultaneous, or nearly simultaneous, firing of a number of cannon..

Shotgun :: Shotgun (n.) A light, smooth-bored gun, often double-barreled, especially designed for firing small shot at short range, and killing small game..

Ricochet :: Ricochet (v. t.) To operate upon by ricochet firing. See Ricochet, n..

Quadrate :: Quadrate (v. t.) To adjust (a gun) on its carriage; also, to train (a gun) for horizontal firing..

Hammer :: Hammer (n.) That part of a gunlock which strikes the percussion cap, or firing pin; the cock; formerly, however, a piece of steel covering the pan of a flintlock musket and struck by the flint of the cock to ignite the priming..

Plunger :: Plunger (n.) The firing pin of a breechloader.

Foul :: Foul (v. i.) To become clogged with burnt powder in the process of firing, as a gun..

Silence :: Silence (v. t.) To cause to cease firing, as by a vigorous cannonade; as, to silence the batteries of an enemy..

Murdress :: Murdress (n.) A battlement in ancient fortifications with interstices for firing through.

Feu De Joie :: Feu de joie () A fire kindled in a public place in token of joy; a bonfire; a firing of guns in token of joy.

Heel :: Heel (n.) In a small arm, the corner of the but which is upwards in the firing position..

Enfilade :: Enfilade (n.) A firing in the direction of the length of a trench, or a line of parapet or troops, etc.; a raking fire..

Mouse :: Mouse (n.) A match used in firing guns or blasting.

Fire :: Fire (n.) The discharge of firearms; firing; as, the troops were exposed to a heavy fire..

Matross :: Matross (n.) Formerly, in the British service, a gunner or a gunner's mate; one of the soldiers in a train of artillery, who assisted the gunners in loading, firing, and sponging the guns..

Lunt :: Lunt (n.) The match cord formerly used in firing cannon.

Discharge :: Discharge (v. t.) Firing off; explosive removal of a charge; explosion; letting off; as, a discharge of arrows, of artillery..

Cock :: Cock (v. t.) To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing.

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