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firing mechanism

/ˈfaɪərɪŋ ˈmekənɪzəm/

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/ˈfaɪərɪŋ ˈmekənɪzəm/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМеханическая или электронная сборка в огнестрельном оружии или взрывном устройстве, которая инициирует выстрел или детонацию.

The mechanical or electronic assembly in a firearm or explosive device that initiates the discharge or detonation.

  1. Triggering systemC1formal

    The mechanical or electronic system that initiates the discharge of a weapon, such as a gun or explosive device.

    ruСпусковой механизм

    • The engineer inspected the firing mechanism of the rifle.
    • A faulty firing mechanism caused the weapon to malfunction.
    • The bomb's firing mechanism was triggered by a timer.