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Rim-fire
(gcide) | Rim-fire \Rim"-fire`\, a.
Having the percussion fulminate in a rim surrounding the
base, distinguished from center-fire; -- said of
cartridges; also, using rim-fire cartridges; as, a rim-fire
gun. Such cartridges are now little used.
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Rim-fire
(gcide) | Rim-fire \Rim"-fire`\, a.
Having the percussion fulminate in a rim surrounding the
base, distinguished from center-fire; -- said of
cartridges; also, using rim-fire cartridges; as, a rim-fire
gun. Such cartridges are now little used.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.] |
Rim-fire cartridge
(gcide) | Rim \Rim\, n. [As. rima, reoma, edge; cf. W. rhim, rhimp, a rim,
edge, boundary, termination, Armor, rim. Cf. Rind.]
1. The border, edge, or margin of a thing, usually of
something circular or curving; as, the rim of a kettle or
basin.
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2. The lower part of the abdomen. [Obs.] --Shak.
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Arch rim (Phonetics), the line between the gums and the
palate.
Rim-fire cartridge. (Mil.) See under Cartridge.
Rim lock. See under Lock.
[1913 Webster]Cartridge \Car"tridge\ (k[aum]r"tr[i^]j), n. [Formerly cartrage,
corrupted fr. F. cartouche. See Cartouch.] (Mil.)
A complete charge for a firearm, contained in, or held
together by, a case, capsule, or shell of metal, pasteboard,
or other material.
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Ball cartridge, a cartridge containing a projectile.
Blank cartridge, a cartridge without a projectile.
Center-fire cartridge, a cartridge in which the fulminate
occupies an axial position usually in the center of the
base of the capsule, instead of being contained in its
rim. In the Prussian needle gun the fulminate is applied
to the middle of the base of the bullet.
Rim-fire cartridge, a cartridge in which the fulminate is
contained in a rim surrounding its base.
Cartridge bag, a bag of woolen cloth, to hold a charge for
a cannon.
Cartridge belt, a belt having pockets for cartridges.
Cartridge box, a case, usually of leather, attached to a
belt or strap, for holding cartridges.
Cartridge paper.
(a) A thick stout paper for inclosing cartridges.
(b) A rough tinted paper used for covering walls, and also
for making drawings upon.
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