semifixed ammunition

noun

: ammunition consisting of complete rounds that can be loaded as a unit but have a cartridge case which is not fixed to the projectile and can be removed in order to remove increments of the propelling charge

Word History

Etymology

semi- + fixed

Cite this Entry

Style

“Semifixed ammunition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semifixed%20ammunition. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Copy Citation