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English noun: firing mechanism

1. firing mechanism (artifact) the action that ignites the charge in a firearm


Synonymsgunlock


Broader (hypernym)action, action mechanism


Narrower (hyponym)flintlock, wheel lock


Part holonymcock, hammer


Part meronymgun









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