rimfire
Americanadjective
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(of a cartridge) having the primer in a rim encircling the base.
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(of a firearm) designed for the use of such cartridges.
Etymology
Origin of rimfire
Example Sentences
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Centerfire ammunition is taxed at $0.05 per cartridge, and rimfire ammunition is taxed at $0.01 per cartridge.
From Fox News
Other manufacturers, such as Marlin Firearms, also make guns specifically for young shooters, including the XT-22 series, featured in the company’s brochure with the slogan “First Love. First Car. First Rimfire”.
From The Guardian
The use of rimfire and centerfire weapons is prohibited at Gifford.
From Washington Times
"It is difficult to say whether the increase is driven by technology, but there is a clear shift for off-the-farm roles," said Nigel Crawley, a director at Rimfire Resources.
From Reuters
Data from Rimfire Resources, a recruiting firm specialised in farming, showed 4,600 agricultural jobs were advertised on the internet in 2016, from an average of 3,750 in the past three years.
From Reuters
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