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Australian anthropologist, author, and academic
David Samuel Trigger is an Australian anthropologist, author, and academic. He is a Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Queensland
David_Trigger
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up trigger in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Trigger may refer to: Trigger (Only Fools and Horses), in the TV sitcom Trigger Argee, in science
Trigger
1996 American film
The Trigger Effect is a 1996 American thriller film written and directed by David Koepp (in his feature directorial debut) and starring Kyle MacLachlan
The_Trigger_Effect
Japanese animation studio
Trigger, Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社トリガー, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Torigā), also known as Studio Trigger, is a Japanese animation studio founded by former Gainax
Studio_Trigger
1995 video game
Chrono Trigger is a 1995 role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is the first installment
Chrono_Trigger
Gun modification for faster firing
trigger is a device that allows a semi-automatic firearm to fire at an increased rate. The hell-fire clamps to the trigger guard behind the trigger and
Hell-fire_trigger
Experience causing recall of a trauma
A trauma trigger is a psychological stimulus that prompts involuntary recall of a previous traumatic experience, typically in the form of a flashback
Trauma_trigger
Guitar owned by Willie Nelson
Trigger is a modified Martin N-20 nylon-string classical acoustic guitar used by country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson. Early in his career, Nelson
Trigger_(guitar)
Hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle
Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), also known as trigger points, are described as hyperirritable spots in the skeletal muscle. They are associated with
Myofascial_trigger_point
English footballer (born 1975)
cameo appearances: as a projectionist in The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and as Trigger in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Artist Sam Taylor-Johnson recorded
David_Beckham
Gun modification for faster firing
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
Trigger_crank
Jargon for quick response to firearm malfunction
of military abbreviations List of established military terms Tong, David, "Trigger Options of the Semi-Automatic Service Pistol" "When 'Tap, Rack, Bang'
Tap,_rack,_bang
Book by Anthony Horowitz
Trigger Mortis is a 2015 James Bond novel written by Anthony Horowitz, and commissioned by the estate of Bond's creator Ian Fleming, which was published
Trigger_Mortis
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
confidence and write to Brady simultaneously, more than the 46 MPs needed to trigger a vote of no confidence. Andrew Bridgen openly called for a vote of confidence
David_Cameron
2012 video game
Dead Trigger is a 2012 zombie-themed video game developed and published by Madfinger Games And later acquired by DECA Games. It was released in June 2012
Dead_Trigger
2022 anime series
created by Rafał Jaki. It was produced by the Japanese animation studio Trigger, under the supervision of the Polish video game company CD Projekt, and
Cyberpunk:_Edgerunners
2021 Canadian film by Brad Turner
Trigger Point is a 2021 Canadian action-thriller film directed by Brad Turner. It stars Barry Pepper, Eve Harlow, Carlo Rota, Laura Vandervoort, Jayne
Trigger_Point
2024 film by Mouly Surya
Trigger Warning is a 2024 American action thriller film starring Jessica Alba as a skilled special operations officer who takes ownership of her father's
Trigger_Warning_(film)
1996 film
Silent Trigger is a 1996 American action thriller film directed by Russell Mulcahy starring Dolph Lundgren and Gina Bellman about a sniper and his female
Silent_Trigger
Physiological state of dormant inactivity in order to pass the winter season
tolerance mechanism such as antifreeze proteins. Hibernation induction trigger (HIT) proteins isolated from mammals have been used in the study of organ
Hibernation
2008 book by Chloe Hooper
worthy story. She has produced an Australian classic. Trigger, David (26 September 2018). "David Trigger reviews 'The Tall Man' by Chloe Hooper". www.australianbookreview
The Tall Man: Death and Life on Palm Island
The_Tall_Man:_Death_and_Life_on_Palm_Island
American screenwriter and director (born 1963)
Window, Stir of Echoes, and The Trigger Effect. Koepp has worked in television, creating the 2002 series Hack starring David Morse. In 2012, Koepp directed
David_Koepp
English broadcaster and natural historian (born 1926)
and narrated Nature's Great Events, which showed how seasonal changes trigger major natural spectacles. In January 2009 the BBC commissioned Attenborough
David_Attenborough
British band
King Trigger was a British band. They are best known for their single "The River" (called "River" on the single sleeve and on the LP track listing), which
King_Trigger
Factor that provokes symptoms of asthma
Asthma triggers are factors or stimuli that provoke the exacerbation of asthma symptoms or increase the degree of airflow disruption, which can lead to
Asthma_trigger
Class of strategies employed in a repeated non-cooperative game
e., the trigger) is observed. The level of punishment and the sensitivity of the trigger vary with different trigger strategies. Grim trigger (the punishment
Trigger_strategy
Law for changing school administration
A parent trigger is a legal maneuver through which parents can change the administration of a poorly performing public school—most notably by transforming
Parent_trigger
Type of pistol
time the trigger is pulled. The pistol's fire control group disconnects the trigger mechanism from the firing pin/striker until the trigger has been released
Semi-automatic_pistol
Irish geographer
(2003) Setting roots in motion: genealogy, geography and identity in David Trigger and Gareth Griffiths eds. Disputed Territories: Land, Culture and Identity
Catherine_Nash
English actor (1944–2014)
1944 – 16 January 2014) was a British actor. He is best known for playing Trigger in Only Fools and Horses from 1981 to 2003, and Owen Newitt in The Vicar
Roger_Lloyd-Pack
Cyperpunk 2077 character
Rebekka) is a character from the 2022 anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, a Studio Trigger-produced series for the Netflix streaming service, and a tie in to CD Projekt
Rebecca (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners)
Rebecca_(Cyberpunk:_Edgerunners)
2017 American film
Dead Trigger is a 2017 American science fiction action horror film directed by Mike Cuff and Scott Windhauser, who were also both writers with Heinz Treschnitzer
Dead_Trigger_(film)
Trigger strategy
theory, grim trigger (also called the grim strategy or just grim) is a trigger strategy for a repeated game. Initially, a player using grim trigger will cooperate
Grim_trigger
1986 studio album by Bucks Fizz
Vallis – Producer on "Soul Motion", Engineer Brian Tench – Engineer David "Trigger" Fraser – Engineer Peter Woodroffe – Engineer Michael Hoppen – Photography
Writing on the Wall (Bucks Fizz album)
Writing_on_the_Wall_(Bucks_Fizz_album)
Hostage crisis in Wyoming, US
bomb trigger tied to his wrist, David threatened the group that he might, at any time, detonate the device. After a two-and-a-half hour standoff, David became
1986 Cokeville Elementary School hostage crisis
1986_Cokeville_Elementary_School_hostage_crisis
1988 single by The Angels
"Finger on the Trigger" is a song by Australian hard rock band The Angels. Released as a non-album single in November 1988, it peaked at number 34 on
Finger_on_the_Trigger_(song)
2004 video game
Trigger Man is a third-person shooter developed by WNT Games for GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox and published by Crave Entertainment in 2004. The main
Trigger_Man_(video_game)
Characters in the action sci-fi manga and anime,
list of characters that appear in the action sci-fi manga and anime World Trigger by Daisuke Ashihara. Yūma Kuga (空閑 遊真, Kuga Yūma) Voiced by: Junko Minagawa
List of World Trigger characters
List_of_World_Trigger_characters
2006 video game
port for the PlayStation 3. The player takes on the role of Ruff Trigger (voiced by David Gasman), an anthropomorphic canine bounty hunter sent to rescue
Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Conspiracy
Ruff_Trigger:_The_Vanocore_Conspiracy
British politician and broadcaster (born 1964)
million, Farage announced his intention to resign as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election in which he intends to stand. Nigel Paul Farage was born
Nigel_Farage
British former politician (born 1965)
and CEO of the International Rescue Committee in New York City, which triggered a by-election in South Shields. In 2026, there has been some speculation
David_Miliband
2006 video game
original on 2008-02-29. Retrieved 2008-02-25. iモードでもアンカーショット！ 『エグゼリカ』ケータイアプリに Trigger Heart Exelica KUMASH STG Review #13: Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced[permanent
Triggerheart_Exelica
Song performed by Swedish indie pop band Miike Snow from their third studio album
"My Trigger" is a song performed by Swedish indie pop band Miike Snow from their third studio album, iii (2016). Written and produced by the band, the
My_Trigger
2022 film by Quinn Shephard
critics, with the performances of Deutch and O'Brien being widely praised. A trigger warning at the beginning that mentioned an "unlikable female protagonist"
Not_Okay
2019 single by Jhené Aiko
"Triggered (freestyle) – Single by Jhené Aiko". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved May 22, 2019. Renshaw, David (May 8, 2019). "Jhené Aiko shares 'Triggered'
Triggered_(Freestyle)
Firearm operating mechanism
faster than a lever-action, as it does not require the trigger hand to be removed from the trigger while reloading. Also, because the action is cycled in
Pump_action
American filmmaker (born 1980)
his work in horror films. He directed the horror films The Roost (2005), Trigger Man (2007), The House of the Devil (2009), The Innkeepers (2011), the Western
Ti_West
Family of ray-finned fishes
short second spine, and can be unlocked only by depressing the second, "trigger" spine, hence the family name "triggerfish". This locking mechanism allows
Triggerfish
Book by Steven Poole
studies List of books on computer and video games Lisa, David M. (November 15, 2000). "Trigger Happy (Book Review)". Library Journal. Retrieved 2025-12-11
Trigger_Happy_(book)
Northern Irish politician and child sex offender (born 1962)
DUP after being charged with rape and other historical sexual offences, triggering a leadership election. The party also suspended his membership. He did
Jeffrey_Donaldson
German 9×19mm Parabellum submachine gun
the left-hand side of the trigger, the SEF symbols themselves appear on both sides of the trigger grouping; the "Navy" trigger group, among others, are
Heckler_&_Koch_MP5
American indie rock band
Pavement's original recording was the cover. The Wedding Present frontman David Gedge gave a Pavement EP to John Peel, who quickly became one of Pavement's
Pavement_(band)
MIDI controller instrument
to trigger drum sounds on several MIDI sound modules, which allows him to move around on the stage. Inspired by Futureman's Drumitar in 1991, David Haney
Zendrum
Semi-automatic pistol
tensioned striker spring, ideal trigger shoe and trigger bar dimensions, sear/striker engagement, and a balanced trigger system. The P320 can be chambered
SIG_Sauer_P320
Bolt action rifle
rifle settlement". CNBC. Retrieved February 27, 2017. David E. Petzal. "CNBC's Remington 700 Trigger Coverage A Clean Mis s". Field & Stream. "remington700
Remington_Model_700
congressional district. The special election was triggered following the death of incumbent Democratic representative David Scott. As per Georgia state law, all candidates
2026 Georgia's 13th congressional district special election
2026_Georgia's_13th_congressional_district_special_election
1994 studio album by Therapy?
(live), "Trigger Inside" (live) and "Evil Elvis" (The Lost Demo). A remix 12-inch was released with two remixes of the title track, provided by David Holmes
Troublegum
British novelty candidate
Jonathan David Harvey, also known as Count Binface, is a British comedian and perennial novelty candidate. Binface is an "independent space warrior" who
Count_Binface
Video game series
series began in 1995 with the time travel role-playing video game Chrono Trigger, which spawned two continuations, Radical Dreamers: Nusumenai Hōseki, and
Chrono_(series)
2012 studio album by Dirty Projectors
work of art in itself." Swing Lo Magellan's first single, "Gun Has No Trigger", was released on March 30, 2012 and was selected as a Best New Track by
Swing_Lo_Magellan
American actor (born 1966)
anecdote of all time! How David Schwimmer triggered Rod Stewart's divorce". The Guardian. Pelley, Rich (June 19, 2021). "David Schwimmer: 'I was a roller-skating
David_Schwimmer
2025 British film
the bomb. The operation is complicated when Tranter discovers a timed trigger. He uses a magnetic clock stopper to temporarily disable the timer, while
Fuze_(film)
Semi-automatic pistol
This is due to a lighter trigger pull (7.3–8.5 lbf) and shorter trigger reset than standard DAO trigger systems. The LEM trigger uses a two-piece "pre-cocked
Heckler_&_Koch_USP
Black Smoke Trigger is a hard rock/alternative rock band from Napier, New Zealand, founded in 2018. They released their first EP Set It Off in 2019. The
Black_Smoke_Trigger
English actress and comedian (born 1973)
30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022. Craig, David (24 January 2022). "Meet the cast of Trigger Point, ITV's new drama from Line of Duty producer"
Kerry_Godliman
American fantasy drama TV series (2011–2019)
Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. It is the first adaptation of the A Song
Game_of_Thrones
English word
the Providence Journal, the editor of which is a little too quick on the trigger, on this occasion. We said not a word about our deputation passing "through
OK
1982 single by Donna Summer
"Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" is the lead single to American singer Donna Summer's eponymous tenth studio album (1982). The track was nominated
Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)
Love_Is_in_Control_(Finger_on_the_Trigger)
American media franchise
game of The Boys was in early development. In 2026, a VR game The Boys: Trigger Warning was released, made in association with Sony. The viewpoint character
The_Boys_(franchise)
1982 studio album by Translator
Heartbeats And Triggers is the debut album by American rock band Translator. It was released in 1982 on 415 Records and was distributed by Columbia Records
Heartbeats_and_Triggers
to explode at a US Air Force base in West Germany. The explosion would trigger Europe into seeking disarmament, in the belief that the bomb was an American
List_of_James_Bond_films
2026 United Kingdom parliamentary by-election
constituency of Arbroath and Broughty Ferry was held on 18 June 2026, triggered by the resignation of incumbent Scottish National Party (SNP) MP Stephen
2026 Arbroath and Broughty Ferry by-election
2026_Arbroath_and_Broughty_Ferry_by-election
Phenomena of sensory perception
other purposes and later discovered to be effective as a trigger. Stimuli that can trigger ASMR, as reported by those who experience it, include the
ASMR
1980 murder in New York City, US
reading The Catcher in the Rye until he was arrested by police. The murder triggered a global outpouring of grief, with crowds gathering at Roosevelt Hospital
Murder_of_John_Lennon
Archaeological site in Jerusalem
of David Under Ottoman Rule". Jerusalem Archaeological Park. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Warren and Guthe's discoveries triggered the
City of David (archaeological site)
City_of_David_(archaeological_site)
Irish billionaire businessman (1940–2024)
Filton. In 1973, while working on Concorde's engines, he designed his first trigger probe. He worked on the Turbo-Union RB199 engine. In 1973, he joined his
David_McMurtry
American businessman and politician (born 1955)
During his 2024 U.S. Senate campaign, Trone said he supported making trigger locks on guns mandatory. Trone supports the Affordable Care Act, calling
David_Trone
Political party in the United Kingdom
election. On 22 June 2026, Starmer resigned as leader of the Labour Party, triggering an election for a new Labour leader. The party includes semi-autonomous
Labour_Party_(UK)
Association football club in England
pay £36 million to extend the deal by four years, but after two seasons triggered a break clause in order to concentrate on its sponsorship of the Champions
Manchester_United_F.C.
British leadership election to replace Gordon Brown
The 2010 Labour Party leadership election was triggered on 10 May 2010 by incumbent leader Gordon Brown's resignation following the 2010 general election
2010 Labour Party leadership election (UK)
2010_Labour_Party_leadership_election_(UK)
Potentially lethal game of chance
against the head or body (their opponent's or their own.), and pulls the trigger. If the loaded chamber aligns with the barrel after cocking (with a single-action
Russian_roulette
1914–1918 global conflict
London: John Murray. ISBN 978-0-7195-5432-2. Butcher, Tim (2014). The Trigger: Hunting the Assassin Who Brought the World to War (2015 ed.). Vintage
World_War_I
Video game series and media franchise
detective and dating simulator elements. The first game, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, was released for the PlayStation Portable in 2010. The original
Danganronpa
British actor (born 1976)
2015, he was selected to portray James Bond in an audiobook version of Trigger Mortis, written by Anthony Horowitz. As of 2014[update], he provides the
David_Oyelowo
American writer and futurist (1932–2007)
(1988) Cosmic Trigger trilogy. Cosmic Trigger I: The Final Secret of the Illuminati (1977) Cosmic Trigger II: Down to Earth (1991) Cosmic Trigger III: My Life
Robert_Anton_Wilson
Country in Europe
June 1914 provided the pretext for Austria-Hungary to attack Serbia and trigger World War I. After four years of warfare, in which approximately two million
Germany
American politician and businessman (born 1965)
David Harold McCormick (/məˈkɔːrmɪk/ mǝ-KORM-ik; born August 17, 1965) is an American politician, businessman, and former Army officer serving since 2025
Dave_McCormick
American midshipman and murderer (born 1978)
injury." The shooter had stood within a few feet of Jones when pulling the trigger. The second bullet was fired when the killer stood right over her, hitting
Diane_Zamora
American actor (1950–2001)
when he played Gergley in the drama Four Friends. Graf later played the trigger-happy Eugene Tackleberry in the 1984 comedy Police Academy, and starred
David_Graf
British mountain climber (1972–2006)
David Sharp (15 February 1972 – 15 May 2006) was an English mountaineer who died near the summit of Mount Everest. His death caused controversy and debate
David_Sharp_(mountaineer)
Brazilian entrepreneur and software engineer (born 1986)
Dogpatch, alongside funds from Pamela and David Hornik; and Deborah and Andy Rappaport. Krieger married Kaitlyn Trigger in 2015. Mider, Zachary; Frier, Sarah
Mike_Krieger
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007
announced his intention to resign as both Labour leader and prime minister, triggering a leadership election in which Brown was the only candidate. At a special
Tony_Blair
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019
minister unopposed, succeeding David Cameron. As prime minister, May began the process of withdrawing the UK from the EU, triggering Article 50 in March 2017
Theresa_May
Japanese video game screenwriter
then joined Square, and was most famous for penning the script of Chrono Trigger (based on a story draft by Yuji Horii), as well as Radical Dreamers, Xenogears
Masato_Kato
American mobster (1900–1966)
Michael "Trigger Mike" Coppola (July 2, 1900 – October 1, 1966) was a New York City mobster who became a caporegime of the 116th Street Crew of the Luciano
Mike_Coppola_(mobster)
American actor (1931–1980)
David Janssen (born David Harold Meyer; March 27, 1931 – February 13, 1980) was an American film and television actor who is best known for his starring
David_Janssen
1996 film by Larry Bishop
Mad Dog Time (also known as Trigger Happy) is a 1996 American ensemble crime comedy film written and directed by Larry Bishop and starring Ellen Barkin
Mad_Dog_Time
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
David (January 16, 2016). "What Donald Trump's Plaza Deal Reveals About His White House Bid". The New York Times. Retrieved May 3, 2022. Stout, David;
Donald_Trump
American musician (1993–2026)
into the commercial parking lot of a BYD Auto electric car dealership, triggering an explosion and a massive fire that destroyed roughly 20 parked electric
Oliver_Tree
Bow-like ranged weapon
holds the drawn bow string, as well as a trigger mechanism, which is used to release the string. The Chinese trigger was a mechanism typically composed of
Crossbow
DAVID TRIGGER
DAVID TRIGGER
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
English
(דָּוִד, דָּוִיד) Hebrew name DAVID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jesse. David was the second king of Israel and father of King Solomon. As a youth he killed a giant named Goliath with his slingshot.Â
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
Greek
(Δαυίδ) Greek form of Hebrew David, DAUID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of the second king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus.Â
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Celtic, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Hebrew, Irish, Norse, Scandinavian
Beloved; Dear One; Bright Finn; Brilliant Finn; Black One; Variant of David
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
DAVID TRIGGER
DAVID TRIGGER
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sugriva | ஸà¯à®•à¯à®°à®¿à®µà®¾
Man with a beautiful neck, Sachiva minister of Sugreeva, Weapon, Hero, Swan, One with graceful neck (King of monkey tribe and King of Kiskindha)
Girl/Female
Tamil
Priyamvada | பà¯à®°à®¿à®¯à®‚வதா
Sweet spoken
Boy/Male
Indian
Strong
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place near Hereford, so named from Old English rūh ‘rough’, ‘overgrown’ + dūn ‘hill’.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Hrishitha | ரீஷீதா
Gladdened
Boy/Male
Indian, Sikh
Son of Guru
Boy/Male
Muslim
Servant of the retarder
Girl/Female
Muslim
Hearts blood, Soul
Boy/Male
Hindu
Honest, Divine truth
DAVID TRIGGER
DAVID TRIGGER
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DAVID TRIGGER
DAVID TRIGGER
n.
The trigger fish.
a.
Timid; fearful.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
n.
An instrument invented by Sir David Brewster, which contains loose fragments of colored glass, etc., and reflecting surfaces so arranged that changes of position exhibit its contents in an endless variety of beautiful colors and symmetrical forms. It has been much employed in arts of design.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
n.
Curved arms of timber or iron, projecting over a ship's side of stern, having tackle to raise or lower a boat, swing it in on deck, rig it out for lowering, etc.; -- called also boat davits.
n.
A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.
n.
A musical instrument, of unknown character, supposed by some to have been used by the people of Gath, and thence obtained by David. It is mentioned in the title of Psalms viii., lxxxi., and lxxxiv.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
n.
A trigger.
v. t.
A sharp, abrupt sound, as that made by the crack of a whip; as, the snap of the trigger of a gun.
n.
A piece, as a lever, which is connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially (Firearms), the part of a lock which is moved by the finger to release the cock and discharge the piece.
a.
Avid.
n.
A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
n.
Especially, one of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.
n.
A spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to hoist the flukes of the anchor to the top of the bow, without injuring the sides of the ship; -- called also the fish davit.
n.
A spring device used in a hair-trigger firearm.
n.
A firearm with match holder, trigger, and tumbler, made in the second half of the 15th century. the barrel was about forty inches long. A form of the harquebus was subsequently called arquebus with matchlock.
v. t.
A plate of metal, beneath the stock, or the lock frame, of a gun or pistol, having a loop, called a bow, to protect the trigger.