Advertisement

Advertisement

centre-fire

adjective

  1. (of a cartridge) having the primer in the centre of the base
  2. (of a firearm) adapted for such cartridges

Discover More

Example Sentences

This fact well illustrates the greater danger in handling rim-fire over centre-fire cartridges.

Centre-fire cartridges are safer to handle, less liable to be injured by temperature, but far from perfect.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

centred dotcentrefold

Browse

  • #
  • aa
  • bb
  • cc
  • dd
  • ee
  • ff
  • gg
  • hh
  • ii
  • jj
  • kk
  • ll
  • mm
  • nn
  • oo
  • pp
  • qq
  • rr
  • ss
  • tt
  • uu
  • vv
  • ww
  • xx
  • yy
  • zz