Definition of hair-trigger Hair-trigger

hair•trig•ger

We found 5 definitions of hair-trigger from 3 different sources.

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What does hair-trigger mean?

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  • hair-trigger (Noun)
    A trigger that will set off a firearm when even a very small pressure is applied.
  • hair-trigger (Adjective)
    unstable, in a situation that could be worsened by the slightest mistake.
  • hair-trigger (Adjective)
    easily angered, having a short temper.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • hair-trigger
    A trigger to a gun-lock, so delicately adjusted that the slightest touch will discharge the piece.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • hair-trigger
    A trigger so constructed as to discharge a fire-arm by a very slight pressure, as by the touch of a hair. It is connected with the tumbler-catch by a device called a hair.

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