self-cocking
adjective
self-cock·ing
ˌself-ˈkä-kiŋ 
of a firearm
: cocked by the operation of some part of the action
self-cocking on pushing the bolt forward
Word History
First Known Use
1847, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near self-cocking
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“Self-cocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-cocking. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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