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

Foul :: Foul (v. t.) To incrust (the bore of a gun) with burnt powder in the process of 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..

Lead :: Lead (v. t.) To cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle..

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

Foul :: Foul (superl.) Covered with, or containing, extraneous matter which is injurious, noxious, offensive, or obstructive; filthy; dirty; not clean; polluted; nasty; defiled; as, a foul cloth; foul hands; a foul chimney; foul air; a ship's bottom is foul when overgrown with barnacles; a gun becomes foul from repeated firing; a well is foul with polluted water..

Artilleryman :: Artilleryman (n.) A man who manages, or assists in managing, a large gun in firing..

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

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..

Firing :: Firing (n.) The act of disharging firearms.

Lanyard :: Lanyard (n.) A strong cord, about twelve feet long, with an iron hook at one end a handle at the other, used in firing cannon with a friction tube..

Matchlock :: Matchlock (n.) An old form of gunlock containing a match for firing the priming; hence, a musket fired by means of a match..

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

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.

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

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..

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

Firing :: Firing (n.) The application of fire, or of a cautery..

Linstock :: Linstock (n.) A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon..

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