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English-german technical dictionary. 2013.
English-german technical dictionary. 2013.
double-set trigger — noun : a set trigger mechanism employing two triggers one in front of the other by means of which a very light trigger pull may be obtained … Useful english dictionary
Trigger (firearms) — For other uses, see Trigger (disambiguation). Trigger mechanism in a bolt action rifle. A trigger is a mechanism that actuates the firing sequence of a firearm. Triggers almost universally consist of levers or buttons actuated by the index finger … Wikipedia
trigger — [trig′ər] n. [earlier tricker < Du trekker < trekken, to draw, pull: see TREK] 1. a small lever or part which when pulled or pressed releases a catch, spring, etc. 2. in firearms, a small lever pressed back by the finger to activate the… … English World dictionary
Mechanism design — The Stanley Reiter diagram above illustrates a game of mechanism design. The upper left space Θ depicts the type space and the upper right space X the space of outcomes. The social choice function f(θ) maps a type profile to an outcome. In games… … Wikipedia
trigger — I. noun Etymology: alteration of earlier tricker, from Dutch trekker, from Middle Dutch trecker one that pulls, from trecken to pull more at trek Date: 1621 1. a. a piece (as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it;… … New Collegiate Dictionary
trigger — n. & v. n. 1 a movable device for releasing a spring or catch and so setting off a mechanism (esp. that of a gun). 2 an event, occurrence, etc., that sets off a chain reaction. v.tr. 1 (often foll. by off) set (an action or process) in motion;… … Useful english dictionary
trigger — /ˈtrɪgə / (say triguh) noun 1. (in firearms) a small projecting tongue which when pressed by the finger liberates the mechanism and discharges the weapon. 2. a device, as a lever, the pulling or pressing of which releases a detent or spring. 3.… …
hair-trigger — 1830, originally a secondary trigger in a firearm which sprung free a mechanism (HAIR (Cf. hair)) which, when set, allowed the main TRIGGER (Cf. trigger) to be released by very slight force. Figurative use by 1841 … Etymology dictionary
Glock pistol — Infobox Weapon name=Glock caption=The Glock 17 (recent production model) origin=flag|Austria type=Semi automatic pistol is ranged=yes service=1980–present used by=See Users wars= designer=Gaston Glock design date=1980 manufacturer=Glock GmbH unit … Wikipedia
List of Chinese inventions — A bronze Chinese crossbow mechanism with a buttplate (the wooden components have … Wikipedia
Safety (firearms) — This article is about the mechanical safety devices built into most firearms. For the main article about firearm safety education, see Gun safety. Close up shot of a safety of an M16A2 rifle. In firearms, a safety or safety catch is a mechanism… … Wikipedia