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 Definitions of firing pin  [ˈfaɪər ɪŋ]  

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Definition of 'firing pin' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) firing pin
a plunger in the firing mechanism of a firearm that strikes the cartridge primer, igniting the propelling charge.

Etymology:  (1870–75)

Definition of 'firing pin' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) firing pin
striker that ignites the charge by striking the primer

'firing pin' - Nearby Entries  

firing mechanism  firing off  firing party  firing pin  firing range  firing squad  firkin  



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