percussion cap
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percussion cap
noun percussion caps
- a metal cap found on muzzleloading firearms that contains chemical substances such as fulminate that explode upon impact
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noun metal cap on muzzleloading firearms
| Español | pistón, cápsula fulminante |
|---|---|
| Português | espoleta |
| Français | amorce |
| Italiano | capsula a percussione |
| Русский | писто́н pistón, ка́псюль kápsjulʹ |
Talk about this word "percussion cap." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/percussion%20cap. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. percussion cap. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/percussion%20cap "percussion cap." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/percussion%20cap.Cite this
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title = {percussion cap},
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