trigger

9 points English 7 letters Common Commonness #3,126 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun

verb

put in motion or move to act

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/tɹˈɪɡɝː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

plural triggers

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

an act that sets in motion some course of events

put in motion or move to act

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

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