SINCE 1828
center-fire
adjective
variants:
or less commonly central-fire \ ˈ⸗⸗ˌ⸗ \
Definition of center-fire
1
of a cartridge
: fired by the striking of a hammer or firing pin upon a cap or primer at the center of the base
—distinguished from rimfire
2
: designed for or adapted to the use of center-fire cartridges
a center-fire rifle
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