Rim-fire cartridge

Rim-fire cartridge
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. [1913 Webster]

2. The lower part of the abdomen. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]

{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]


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  • Rim-fire cartridge — 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Center-fire cartridge — 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • rim-fire — «RIHM FYR», adjective. 1. (of a cartridge) having its primer at the rim of its base. 2. (of a firearm) designed to fire rim fire cartridges …   Useful english dictionary

  • rim- fire — rimˈ fire adjective 1. (of a cartridge) having the primer in the rim of the base 2. (of a firearm) for use with such cartridges • • • Main Entry: ↑rim …   Useful english dictionary

  • Teat-fire cartridge — The Teat fire cartridge was a .32 caliber pistol cartridge designed by Daniel Moore and manufactured by Moore and his partner David Williamson for their Pocket Revolver, which were produced under both the Moore and National Arms marques by the… …   Wikipedia

  • rim-fire — /ˈrɪm faɪə/ (say rim fuyuh) adjective 1. of or relating to a cartridge which has the primer in the rim around the base. 2. of or relating to a rifle designed to fire such cartridges …  

  • 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. [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Cartridge bag — 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Cartridge belt — 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Cartridge box — 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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