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Trigger Definition And Meaning
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}.

Trigger Definition And Meaning

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"

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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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