HyperDic: action_mechanism

English > 1 sense of the expression action mechanism:
NOUNartifactaction mechanism, actionthe operating part that transmits power to a mechanism
English > action mechanism: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningThe operating part that transmits power to a mechanism.
Synonymaction
Part ofgunA weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
keyboarddevice consisting of a set of keys on a piano or organ or typewriter or typesetting machine or computer or the like
PartskeyA lever (as in a keyboard) that actuates a mechanism when depressed
Narrowergunlock, firing mechanismThe action that ignites the charge in a firearm
movementThe driving and regulating parts of a mechanism (as of a watch or clock)
piano actionaction consisting of a system of levers that move a felt hammer to strike the strings when a key is depressed
pump action, slide actionaction mechanism in a modern rifle or shotgun
Broadermechanismdevice consisting of a piece of machinery
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