rimfire

[ rim-fahyuhr ]

/ ˈrɪmˌfaɪər /

adjective

(of a cartridge) having the primer in a rim encircling the base.Compare center-fire (def. 1).

(of a firearm) designed for the use of such cartridges.

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Origin of rimfire

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; rim + fire

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Example sentences from the Web for rimfire

In rim-fire cartridges the .22-calibre conical-ball cartridge is used in considerable quantity.
The Modern American Pistol and Revolver|A. C. Gould
"What we call a rim-fire saddle," laughed Searles, who joined the conversation.
John Ermine of the Yellowstone|Frederic Remington
It is also made for rifled small-arms especially for rim-fire rifles.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia|Various
You say, Mr. Hale, the prisoner told you the night you spent at his home that this rifle was rim-fire?
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine|John Fox, Jr.

Prob'ly they're center-fire ca'tridges for rim-fire guns, or vicy-versy.
The Wilderness Trail|Frank Williams

British Dictionary definitions for rimfire

rim-fire

adjective

(of a cartridge) having the primer in the rim of the base

(of a firearm) adapted for such cartridges

Compare centre-fire

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