Meaning Of The Word Percussion cap

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Percussion cap Meaning

Percussion cap Definition
Percussion cap Definition

What's The Definition Of Percussion cap?

percussion cap in American English
a small container holding a charge that explodes when struck, used as in firing a gun
a small metallic cap or cup containing fulminating powder, formerly exploded by percussion to fire the charge of small arms

percussion cap in British English
noun: a detonator consisting of a paper or thin metal cap containing material that explodes when struck and formerly used in certain firearms

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