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PRIMING-WIRE

\pɹˈa͡ɪmɪŋwˈa͡ɪ͡ə], \pɹˈa‍ɪmɪŋwˈa‍ɪ‍ə], \p_ɹ_ˈaɪ_m_ɪ_ŋ_w_ˈaɪə]\

Definitions of PRIMING-WIRE

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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n. A pointed wire used to penetrate the vent of a piece, for examining the powder of a charge, or for piercing the cartridge.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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