double action en · ADJ
Meanings
- (not-comparable, of revolvers) Requiring only a trigger pull to both cock and fire.
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double action en · NOUN
Meanings
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A trigger mechanism requiring a single pull to both cock and fire.
Some prefer a double action because it seems more foolproof in the heat of the moment when someone might not be thinking calmly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| double actions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |