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Foul :: Foul (v. i.) To become clogged with burnt powder in the process of firing, as a gun..

Firing :: Firing (n.) The application of fire, or of a cautery..

Foul :: Foul (v. t.) To incrust (the bore of a gun) with burnt powder in the process of firing.

Seven-shooter :: Seven-shooter (n.) A firearm, esp. a pistol, with seven barrels or chambers for cartridges, or one capable of firing seven shots without reloading..

Hammer :: Hammer (n.) That part of a gunlock which strikes the percussion cap, or firing pin; the cock; formerly, however, a piece of steel covering the pan of a flintlock musket and struck by the flint of the cock to ignite the priming..

Matchlock :: Matchlock (n.) An old form of gunlock containing a match for firing the priming; hence, a musket fired by means of a match..

Feu De Joie :: Feu de joie () A fire kindled in a public place in token of joy; a bonfire; a firing of guns in token of joy.

Hovel :: Hovel (n.) A large conical brick structure around which the firing kilns are grouped.

Fire :: Fire (n.) The discharge of firearms; firing; as, the troops were exposed to a heavy fire..

Lead :: Lead (v. t.) To cover, fill, or affect with lead; as, continuous firing leads the grooves of a rifle..

Lunt :: Lunt (n.) The match cord formerly used in firing cannon.

Foul :: Foul (superl.) Covered with, or containing, extraneous matter which is injurious, noxious, offensive, or obstructive; filthy; dirty; not clean; polluted; nasty; defiled; as, a foul cloth; foul hands; a foul chimney; foul air; a ship's bottom is foul when overgrown with barnacles; a gun becomes foul from repeated firing; a well is foul with polluted water..

Cock :: Cock (v. t.) To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing.

Shotgun :: Shotgun (n.) A light, smooth-bored gun, often double-barreled, especially designed for firing small shot at short range, and killing small game..

Ricochet :: Ricochet (v. t.) To operate upon by ricochet firing. See Ricochet, n..

Mouse :: Mouse (n.) A match used in firing guns or blasting.

Monk :: Monk (n.) A piece of tinder made of agaric, used in firing the powder hose or train of a mine..

Artilleryman :: Artilleryman (n.) A man who manages, or assists in managing, a large gun in firing..

Arson :: Arson (n.) The malicious burning of a dwelling house or outhouse of another man, which by the common law is felony; the malicious and voluntary firing of a building or ship..

Heel :: Heel (n.) In a small arm, the corner of the but which is upwards in the firing position..

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