pump action

• Тип механизма огнестрельного оружия, при котором цевье вручную перемещается назад и вперёд для извлечения стреляной гильзы и заряжания нового патрона, обычно используется в дробовиках.

A type of firearm mechanism where the forend is manually slid back and forth to eject a spent cartridge and load a new one, commonly used in shotguns.

1. Firearm mechanismC1formal

   A type of firearm action where the fore-end is manually slid back and forth to chamber a new round.

   Помповый механизм

   • The hunter preferred a pump action shotgun for its reliability.
   • Pump action rifles are known for their simple design.
   • He loaded the pump action weapon quickly.

2. General mechanical actionB2informal

   Any mechanism that operates by a back-and-forth pumping motion.

   Помповое действие

   • The pump action of the water gun was easy for the child to use.
   • This soap dispenser uses a pump action to release liquid.
   • The pump action on the spray bottle was broken.