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noun

ejector

ih-JEHKT
noun
1
A device or mechanism that forcefully pushes something out.
"The gun's ejector kicks the spent shell casing clear."
"An ejector seat can save a pilot's life in an emergency."

How to Use Ejector

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In plain EnglishA part or mechanism designed to push something out, as in a gun, machine, or aircraft seat.

Common pairings
ejector seat ejector pin

Word Forms

ejectors plural

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The gun's _____ kicks the spent shell casing clear.

Etymology

From eject + -or ("thing that does").

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