cartridge remover
Definition
Noun: A mechanism in a firearm designed to extract a spent cartridge case (empty shell) from the weapon's chamber and transfer it to the ejector mechanism.
Usage
This is a technical term used in the context of firearms, gunsmithing, and mechanical engineering. It refers to a specific internal component of a gun's action.
Examples
- The gunsmith identified a broken cartridge remover as the cause of the frequent jamming.
- Modern semi-automatic pistols have a very efficient cartridge remover built into their slide mechanism.
- After firing, the cartridge remover claw engages the rim of the spent case.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used interchangeably with extractor in many firearms manuals and discussions, though "extractor" is more common.
- In some complex firearm designs, the cartridge remover and ejector may be part of a single integrated unit.
Variants and Related Words
- Extractor (n): The more common synonym for this component.
- Ejector (n): A related but distinct mechanism that throws the extracted cartridge case clear of the firearm.
- Action (n): The assembly of moving parts (including the cartridge remover, ejector, and firing pin) that handle ammunition.
Synonyms
- Extractor
- Case extractor
- Shell extractor
Antonyms
- Loader or Feeder: Mechanisms designed to insert a cartridge the chamber.
Noun
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a mechanism in a firearm that pulls an empty shell case out of the chamber and passes it to the ejector
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