pinfire

1 of 2

adjective

1

of a cartridge : having a movable pin projecting from the rim that when struck by a hammer explodes a cap encased in the cartridge

2

of a firearm : using a pinfire cartridge

pinfire

2 of 2

noun

"

: a pinfire firearm

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

pin entry 1 + fire, verb

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