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underhammer

underhammer noun: a firing mechanism where the hammer is mounted under the frame, behind the barrels, and forward of the trigger.

Noun

underhammer (plural underhammers)

  1. A firing mechanism where the hammer is mounted under the frame, behind the barrels, and forward of the trigger.

Forms of underhammer

pluralunderhammers

Origin of underhammer

From under- + hammer.

Questions about underhammer

What does underhammer mean?
Underhammer means a firing mechanism where the hammer is mounted under the frame, behind the barrels, and forward of the trigger.
What part of speech is underhammer?
Underhammer is a noun.
What is the plural of underhammer?
The plural of underhammer is underhammers.

Words near underhammer in the dictionary

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  10. underhandedly
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