gun trigger

ɡʌn ˈtrɪɡə
gun trigger: lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
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Translation of gun trigger from English into German

Noun

1.

metaphor

something that starts a process or reaction
  • Pulling the gun trigger started the firing mechanism.Das Betätigen des Auslösers setzte den Schussmechanismus in Gang.
2.

weapon

TECH.
lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
TECH.
  • He carefully pulled the gun trigger to shoot.Er zog vorsichtig den Abzug, um zu schießen.
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  • gun trigger: lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun
    (weapon) Abzug

Synonyms and analogies of gun trigger in English

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Examples of gun trigger in a sentence

  • Her resignation was the gun trigger for the company's downfall.
  • The gun trigger was jammed and wouldn't move.
  • He felt the cold metal of the gun trigger.

Translations of "gun trigger" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derAbzugnm.

With one swift motion, she squeezed the gun trigger and hit the bullseye.

Mit einer fließenden Bewegung drückte sie den Abzug und traf ins Schwarze.

She pulled the gun trigger carefully, aiming at the target in front of her.

Sie betätigte vorsichtig den Abzug, während sie auf das Ziel vor ihr zielte.

derAuslösernm.

A minor incident can serve as a gun trigger for larger conflicts.

Ein geringfügiger Vorfall kann als Auslöser für größere Konflikte dienen.

His reckless behavior became the gun trigger for serious consequences later.

Sein rücksichtsloses Verhalten wurde zum Auslöser für ernsthafte Konsequenzen später.

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Other translations for gun trigger:

  • Pistolenabzug

gun trigger: Examples and translations in context

After the gun trigger was pulled, the bullet flew straight toward the target.

Nachdem der Abzug betätigt wurde, flog die Kugel geradewegs auf das Ziel zu.

Always keep your finger off the gun trigger until you're ready to shoot.

Halte deinen Finger immer vom Abzug fern, bis du bereit bist zu schießen.

Training involves learning to control your finger over the gun trigger at all times.

Das Training beinhaltet, zu lernen, den Finger jederzeit vom Abzug fernzuhalten.

She glanced at the gun trigger, feeling the weight of responsibility it carried.

Sie blickte auf den Abzug und spürte dabei die Verantwortung, die damit einherging.

The film's hero dramatically pulled the gun trigger in a moment of high tension.

In einem Moment höchster Anspannung betätigte der Held des Films dramatisch den Abzug.

During the competition, every competitor focused intensely on the gun trigger and their stance.

Während des Wettbewerbs konzentrierte sich jeder Teilnehmer intensiv auf den Abzug und seine Haltung.

He examined the gun trigger to ensure it was functioning properly before the test.

Er überprüfte den Abzug, um sicherzustellen, dass er vor dem Test einwandfrei funktionierte.

Each time the gun trigger is pulled, a different kind of excitement builds up.

Mit jedem Abzug steigt eine andere Art von Spannung auf.

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