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A trigger that will set off a firearm when even a very small pressure is applied.

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hair-trigger

Source Word

hair-trigger

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

A trigger that will set off a firearm when even a very small pressure is applied.

Japanese Meaning

非常にわずかな圧力でも作動する発射装置、つまりほんの小さな刺激で引火・発射する機構

The antique pistol had a hair-trigger that made it dangerous to handle.

その古いピストルは、わずかな力で作動する非常に敏感な引き金が付いていたため、扱うのが危険だった。

Sense（1）

A trigger that will set off a firearm when even a very small pressure is applied.

hair-triggers

（ plural ）