English dictionary
rimfire
/'r/I/m,f/aI//-/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Having the percussion fulminate in a rim surrounding the base, distinguished from <i>center-fire</i>; -- said of cartridges; also, using rim-fire cartridges; as, a <i>rim-fire</i> gun. Such cartridges are now little used.
Source: webster1913