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Percussion Cap

Description:

A percussion cap is a small metal cap containing a sensitive explosive compound used to initiate the ignition of gunpowder in firearms.

Senses:

1. Noun: A small metal cap used to ignite gunpowder in firearms with a percussive blow.
2. Noun: A type of explosive cap used in early forms of dynamite or blasting devices.

Usages:

Popular Usage: The percussion cap greatly improved the reliability and ease of firing rifles during the 19th century.

Local Usage: Some regional shooting competitions still require the use of firearms that rely on percussion caps for ignition.

Sample Sentences:

Noun (Firearms): He carefully placed the percussion cap on the nipple of his rifle before taking aim.

Noun (Explosives): The miner inserted the percussion cap into the detonator to safely blast the rocks apart.

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