rim-fire

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rim fahyuh r]
- /rɪm faɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rim fahyuh r]
- /rɪm faɪər/

Definitions of rim-fire word

adjective rim-fire (of a cartridge) having the primer in a rim encircling the base. Compare center-fire (def 1). 1
adjective rim-fire (of a firearm) designed for the use of such cartridges. 1
adjective rim-fire (of a cartridge) having the primer in the rim of the base 0
adjective rim-fire (of a firearm) adapted for such cartridges 0

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Origin of rim-fire

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1865-70; rim + fire

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Parts of speech for Rim-fire

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Rim-fire

rim-fire popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.