Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pinfire

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pin-fire
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An obsolete kind of brass cartridge in which the priming compound is ignited by striking a small pin which protrudes radially from just above the base of the cartridge.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From pin + fire.

Inflected Forms

Frequently Paired Words

centerfire cupfire lipfire rimfire

Questions

What does pinfire mean?
An obsolete kind of brass cartridge in which the priming compound is ignited by striking a small pin which protrudes radially from just above the base of the cartridge.
Where does pinfire come from?
From pin + fire.

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