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TRIGGER

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There are 6 entries related to TRIGGER in the AudioEnglish.net dictionary.

1. What does TRIGGER mean?
pronunciation
Meaning no. 1/5 (3 senses as a noun, 2 senses as a verb): Lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun

2. What does GUN TRIGGER mean?
pronunciation
Lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun

3. What does TRIGGER OFF mean?
pronunciation
Put in motion or move to act

4. What does HAIR TRIGGER mean?
pronunciation
It's a gun trigger that responds with little pressure

5. What does TRIGGER-HAPPY mean?
pronunciation
Irresponsible in the use of firearms (this entry has two senses; see the dictionary for the second meaning).

6. What does PLUTONIUM TRIGGER mean?
pronunciation
It's a steel or beryllium sphere containing plutonium 239 that triggers nuclear fission when compressed by explosives


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