Thesaurus: trigger

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1. n. A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.
2. 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.
3. n. lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
4. n. a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen
5. n. an act that sets in motion some course of events
6. v. put in motion or move to act
7. v. release or pull the trigger on
8. 1. A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity. 2. (Mech.) 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. Trigger fish (Zoöl.), a large plectognath fish (Balistes Carolinensis or B. capriscus) common on the southern coast of the United States, and valued as a food fish in some localities. Its rough skin is used for scouring and polishing in the place of sandpaper. Called also leather jacket, and turbot.
9. A piece, as a lever, which is connected with a catch or detentas a means of releasing it; especially (Firearms), the part of a lockwhich is moved by the finger to release the cock and discharge thepiece. Trigger fish (Zoöl.), a large plectognath fish (BalistesCarolinensis or B. capriscus) common on the southern coast of theUnited States, and valued as a food fish in some localities. Itsrough skin is used for scouring and polishing in the place ofsandpaper. Called also leather jacket, and turbot.
10. n:38/v:62 n. a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen n. an act that sets in motion some course of events v. release or pull the trigger on