trigger mechanism
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The court also heard Love's DNA was found on a drill which was believed to be the trigger mechanism for the device.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Justice Alito appeared supportive of Mr. Mitchell’s argument that the ban overreached because the device itself does not physically touch and move the trigger mechanism in a rifle.
From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2024
In the filing, Morrissey said they were awaiting results of an additional analysis of the gun and its broken sear, a part of the trigger mechanism.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2023
“There was no trigger mechanism, the guy was obviously a nut. Bombs have triggering mechanisms, hoaxes have pipes without triggering mechanisms.”
From The New Yorker • Nov. 6, 2018
There was a click as the trigger mechanism locked the bowstring in place p. 73 and at the same time a concealed spring arrangement shoved an arrow into place against the string.
From Space Prison by Godwin, Tom
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