Blank (cartridge) — A blank is a type of cartridge for a firearm that contains gunpowder but no bullet or shot. When fired, the blank makes a flash and an explosive sound (report).It should not be confused with a dummy, which does not contain gunpowder, and is… … Wikipedia
blank — [[t]blæ̱ŋk[/t]] blanks, blanking, blanked 1) ADJ Something that is blank has nothing on it. We could put some of the pictures over on that blank wall over there... He tore a blank page from his notebook. ...blank cassettes. 2) N COUNT A blank is… … English dictionary
Blank-firing adaptor — A blank firing adaptor or blank firing attachment (BFA), sometimes called a blank adaptor or blank attachment, is a device used in conjunction with blank ammunition. Blank firing adapters are required for allowing blanks to cycle most automatic… … Wikipedia
Captive bolt pistol — A captive bolt pistol (also variously known as a cattle gun, stunbolt gun, bolt gun, or stunner) is a device used for stunning animals prior to slaughter. Proper stunning is essential to prevent the pain and suffering of the animal during the… … Wikipedia
Machine pistol — This article is about full auto or burst capable pistols. For semi automatic weapons, see semi automatic pistol. A fully automatic Steyr M1912, which was used as a side arm by the Austro Hungarian Army A machine pistol is a handgun style,[1]… … Wikipedia
Starting pistol — A starting pistol or starter pistol is a handgun (typically a specially designed revolver) that is fired to start track and field races, as well as competitive swimming races at some meets. The loud report of the gun going off is a signal to the… … Wikipedia
point-blank — 1. adverb 1) he fired the pistol point blank Syn: at close range, close up, close to 2) she couldn t say it point blank Syn: bluntly, directly, straight, frankly, candidly, openly, explicitly, unequivocally … Thesaurus of popular words
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Heartbreak Hotel — Infobox Single Name = Heartbreak Hotel Artist = Elvis Presley from Album = B side = I was the One Released = January 27 1956 Format = single Recorded = January 10 1956 Genre = Rock and roll Length = 2:08 Label = RCA Records Writer = Mae Boren… … Wikipedia
