aftrækker — meaning in English

English meaning

• fire noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
• trigger noun The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.

Senses

aftrækker is used for these senses in English:

• fire (countable) An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
• fire (countable) A planned bombardment by artillery or similar weapons, or the capability to deliver such.
• trigger (firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
• trigger A similar device used to activate any mechanism.

fire — full definition

1. noun The chemical reaction of burning, producing heat, light, and flame.
2. noun Bullets or projectiles shot from a weapon, or the act of shooting.
3. verb To shoot a weapon.
4. verb To dismiss someone from their job.
5. verb To set something alight, or to heat it strongly, as with ceramics.

trigger — full definition

1. noun The small lever pulled with a finger to fire a gun.
2. noun Anything that sets off a chain of events or a reaction.
3. verb To cause something to start happening.
4. verb To provoke a strong emotional reaction, especially a distressing one.

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