trigger:1
noun1621{ds||1|a|}
- a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially : the part of the action moved by the finger to fire a gun
- a similar movable part by which a mechanism is actuated
- something that acts like a mechanical trigger in initiating a process or reaction
trigger:2
verb
trigger
\
1902{ds|t|1|a|}
- to release or activate by means of a trigger; especially : to fire by pulling a mechanical trigger
- to cause the explosion of
- to initiate, actuate, or set off by a trigger
trig:2
adjective
trig
\
1513{ds||1||}
- stylishly or jauntily trim
- extremely precise : prim
- firm, vigorous
trigger-happy
adjective1943{ds||1||}
- irresponsible in the use of firearms; especially : inclined to shoot before clearly identifying the target
- inclined to be irresponsible in matters that might precipitate war
- aggressively belligerent in attitude
trigger law
noun
trigger law
\
1983
- a currently unenforceable law that upon the occurrence of an event (such as a court decision) becomes enforceable
trigger point
noun
trigger point
\
circa 1891
- a localized usually tender or painful area of the body and especially of a muscle that when stimulated gives rise to pain elsewhere in the body
hair-trigger
adjective1834{ds||1||}
- immediately responsive to the slightest stimulus
- delicately adjusted or easily disrupted
hair trigger
noun
hair trigger
\
1802
- a gun trigger so adjusted as to permit the firearm to be fired by a very slight pressure
quick on the trigger
idiom
quick on the trigger
\
- eager to fire a gun
pull:1
verbbefore 12th century{ds|t|1|a|}
- to exert force upon so as to cause or tend to cause motion toward the force
- to stretch (cooling candy) repeatedly
- to strain abnormally
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