Percussion Cap (Noun)
Meaning
A detonator that explodes when struck.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The firearm required a percussion cap to ignite the gunpowder and fire the bullet.
- A faulty percussion cap caused the musket to misfire, putting the soldier in a precarious position.
- In the old west, percussion caps were used to detonate dynamite for blasting rocks out of the way.
- The percussion cap fit snugly over the firing pin, waiting for the trigger to be pulled.
- The percussion cap on the antique rifle exploded on impact, shooting a puff of smoke into the air.