rimfire
[ rim-fahyuhr ]
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.
Origin of rimfire
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British Dictionary definitions for rim-fire
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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