trigger

1. n. A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity. Source: opted

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. Source: opted

3. n. lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun Source: wordnet

4. n. a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen Source: wordnet

5. n. an act that sets in motion some course of events Source: wordnet

6. v. put in motion or move to act Source: wordnet

7. v. release or pull the trigger on Source: wordnet

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. Source: webster

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. Source: adambom

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 Source: ecdict

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