CEFR B2

gun trigger

noun

Meaning

The part of a firearm that is pressed by the finger to fire the weapon.

Examples

The police officer kept his finger off the gun trigger until he felt his life was in danger.
He accidentally brushed the gun trigger, causing the weapon to discharge unexpectedly.

Synonyms: firing pin, release mechanism, firing lever

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gun trigger (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌn ˈtrɪɡər/

Definition

The part of a firearm that is pressed by the finger to fire the weapon.

Examples

The police officer kept his finger off the gun trigger until he felt his life was in danger.
He accidentally brushed the gun trigger, causing the weapon to discharge unexpectedly.
A safety mechanism often prevents the gun trigger from being pulled unintentionally.

How to Use gun trigger

pull the trigger (collocation): To fire a gun; also idiomatically, to make a final decision. — "After much deliberation, he finally decided to pull the trigger on the new business venture."
finger on the trigger (idiom): Ready to take action or fire a weapon. — "With his finger on the trigger, the soldier waited for the command."

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