PINFIRE


Meaning of PINFIRE in English

I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective

Etymology: pin (I) + fire, v.

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

II. noun

: a pinfire firearm

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