pinfire
/pin-fahyuhr/US // ˈpɪnˌfaɪər //
火焰,火箭弹,火力点,火力全开
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 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.
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