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

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

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

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

Gunshot :: Gunshot (n.) Act of firing a gun; a shot.

Breastheight :: Breastheight (n.) The interior slope of a fortification, against which the garrison lean in firing..

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

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

Arson :: Arson (n.) The malicious burning of a dwelling house or outhouse of another man, which by the common law is felony; the malicious and voluntary firing of a building or ship..

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

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.

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..

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

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

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

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

Hovel :: Hovel (n.) A large conical brick structure around which the firing kilns are grouped.

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

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

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..

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