Firing Mechanism Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	99%	7		Exact Match!
	noun • lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun • a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen • an act that sets in motion some course of events verb • put in motion or move to act • release or pull the trigger on
	95%	17		Exact Match!
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	90%	9		Mechanical device
	noun • equipment designed to serve a specific function • (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick25 Nov 2006	Down 15
The Guardian Quick01 Oct 2001	Down 13
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