hangfire.
/hang-fahyuhr/US // ˈhæŋˌfaɪər //
挂火,悬挂式火灾,悬挂火炬,悬挂式火炬
Definitions
n.noun · 名词
- 1.
- ›a delay in the detonation of gunpowder or other ammunition, caused by some defect in the fuze.
Examples
In the case of a misfire, don't open the bolt immediately, as it may be a hangfire.
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