rimfire

[ rim-fahyuhr ]

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

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

Origin of rimfire

1
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; rim + fire

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British Dictionary definitions for rim-fire

rim-fire

adjective
  1. (of a cartridge) having the primer in the rim of the base

  2. (of a firearm) adapted for such cartridges

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