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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

hair trigger en · ADJ

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛɹˌtɹɪɡɝ/ (Canada)

Etymology

compound hair + trigger

Meanings

(alt-of, alternative, not-comparable) Alternative form of hair-trigger.
alt of hair-trigger

hair trigger en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛɹˌtɹɪɡɝ/ (Canada)

Etymology

compound hair + trigger

Meanings

(US, alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of hair-trigger.
alt of hair-trigger
(US, figuratively) Any unstable situation.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
hair triggers	Number=Plur		lexicographic