ejector

American  

[ih-jek-ter] / ɪˈdʒɛk tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that ejects.

2. (in a firearm or gun) the mechanism that after firing throws out the empty cartridge or shell.

3. Also called eductor.  a device for inducing a flow of a fluid from a chamber or vessel by using the pressure of a jet of water, air, steam, etc., to create a partial vacuum in such a way as to entrain the fluid to be removed.

4. any of various devices for removing work from a machine or die.

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ejector British  

/ ɪˈdʒɛktə /

noun

1. a person or thing that ejects

2. the mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty cartridge or shell after firing

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Etymology

Origin of ejector

First recorded in 1630–40; eject + -or ²

Example Sentences

The UK supplies between 13-15% of the components used in the jet, including ejector seats, rear fuselage, active interceptor systems, targeting lasers and weapon release cables.

From BBC

Hux's life was saved by his ejector seat - which he describes as the most advanced in the world.

From BBC

It is not yet clear who will succeed Ms Lambrecht in a job which is considered such a poisoned chalice that many refer to it as "the ejector seat".

From BBC

Even the SIM ejector tool is shaped like a leaf symbol from the show.

From The Verge

A sewage ejector system installed in 1888 is still in use now.

From BBC