About The Word Trigger
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Trigger
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What's The Definition Of Trigger?
[n] an act that sets in motion some course of events
[n] lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun [v] release or pull the trigger on; "Trigger a gun" [v] put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits" Synonyms | Synonyms for Trigger: activate | actuate | gun trigger | induction | initiation | set off | spark | spark off | touch off | trigger off | trip Related Terms | Find terms related to Trigger: See Also | causation | causing | come about | discharge | fire | fomentation | go on | gun | hair trigger | hap | happen | initiate | instigation | lever | occur | pass | pass off | pioneer | take place Trigger In Webster's Dictionary \Trig"ger\, n. [For older tricker, from D. trekker, fr.
trekken to draw, pull. See {Trick}, n.]
1. A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.
2. (Mech.) A piece, as a lever, which is connected with a
catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially
(Firearms), the part of a lock which is moved by the
finger to release the cock and discharge the piece.
{Trigger fish} (Zo["o]l.), a large plectognath fish
({Balistes Carolinensis} or {B. capriscus}) common on the
southern coast of the United States, and valued as a food
fish in some localities. Its rough skin is used for
scouring and polishing in the place of sandpaper. Called
also {leather jacket}, and {turbot}.
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