Dictionary

rimfire

adjective rim·fire \ˈrim-ˌfī(-ə)r\

Definition of RIMFIRE

of a cartridge
:  having the priming distributed in the rim of the shell
rimfire noun
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of RIMFIRE

1866

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: rimlandPrevious Word in the Dictionary: rime suffisanteAll Words Near: rimfire
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears