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2. Trigger (firearms) - Wikipedia

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   A trigger is a mechanism that actuates the function of a ranged weapon such as a firearm, airgun, crossbow, or speargun. The word may also be used to describe a switch that initiates the operation of other non-shooting devices such as a trap, a power tool, or a quick release. A small amount of energy applied to the trigger leads to the release ...

3. Crossbow - Wikipedia

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   21st-century hunting compound crossbow. A crossbow is a ranged weapon using an elastic launching device consisting of a bow-like assembly called a prod, mounted horizontally on a main frame called a tiller, which is hand-held in a similar fashion to the stock of a long gun. Crossbows shoot arrow-like projectiles called bolts or quarrels.

4. Trigger crank - Wikipedia

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   A trigger crank is a device that allows a semi-automatic firearm to fire at an increased rate. The trigger crank typically consists of a screw-tight clamp and crank assembly. The crank assembly is clamped onto the trigger guard of a semi-automatic firearm. The device is positioned in front of the trigger.

5. Cocking handle - Wikipedia

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   Charging handle being pulled on an M2 machine gun. The cocking handle, also known as charging handle or bolt handle, is a device on a firearm which, when manipulated, results in the bolt being pulled to the rear, putting the hammer/striker into a spring-loaded ("cocked") "ready and set" position, allowing the operator to open the breech and eject any spent/unwanted cartridge/shell from the ...

6. Blur's Alex James Reveals He Was Once Kicked Out of ... - AOL

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   Blur's Alex James was definitely on the naughty list one year. In his new book Over The Rainbow: Tales from an Unexpected Year, per Metro UK, the "Song 2" musician, 56, revealed that was once ...

7. Gastraphetes - Wikipedia

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   Crossbowman cocking the gastraphetes. A fairly detailed description and drawing of the gastraphetes appears in Heron's Belopoeica (Ancient Greek Βελοποιικά, English translation: On arrow-making), drawn from the account by the 3rd-century BC engineer Ctesibius. The weapon was powered by a composite bow.

8. College Football Playoff quarterfinal schedule, matchups ...

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   We have a new favorite to win the College Football Playoff after the first round.. No. 5 seed Texas is +300 to win it all at BetMGM after its 38-24 win over No. 12 Clemson on Saturday. The ...

9. Inside Kylie Jenner’s Life With Timothée Chalamet: ‘He’s Part ...

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   Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s relationship is the strongest it has ever been as the private couple enters 2025.