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double-action
[ duhb-uhl-ak-shuhn ]
adjective
- (of a firearm) requiring only one pull of the trigger to cock and fire it.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of double-action1
First recorded in 1850–55
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Example Sentences
"Seems like what does get out by the chinks is sucked back agin by that there double-action flue," said Sam.
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A good illustration of the double action is found in the stomach.
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Now one of the qualities of porcelain is precisely to avoid this double action.
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In answer, Ned rather sheepishly took from his valise three new double-action revolvers of excellent make.
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The speed thus acquired was greater than that of the more modern double-action weapon.
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