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rimfire

[ rim-fahyuhr ]
/ ˈrɪmˌfaɪər /
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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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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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