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pinfire

/pin-fahyuhr/US // ˈpɪnˌfaɪər //

火焰,火箭弹,火力点,火力全开

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of or relating to a cartridge fitted with a pin that, when struck by the hammer of the firearm, causes the cartridge to explode.
    • : of or relating to a firearm that uses such a cartridge.

Examples

  • She had been killed by a bullet which fitted Nepcote's revolver, which was a pinfire weapon.

  • He signed to Señora Martinez, who brought the old pinfire gun and gave it to Kit.

  • He knew no arguments they would admit, and his only protection was Don Erminio's old pinfire gun.

  • On our arrival, the only weapons the guard possessed were ancient pinfire rifles, firing a huge lump of lead.