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NOUN (3)

1. lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun;
[syn: gun trigger, trigger]

2. a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen;

3. an act that sets in motion some course of events;
[syn: trigger, induction, initiation]


VERB (2)

1. put in motion or move to act;
- Example: "trigger a reaction"
- Example: "actuate the circuits"
[syn: trip, actuate, trigger, activate, set off, spark off, spark, trigger off, touch off]

2. release or pull the trigger on;
- Example: "Trigger a gun"



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Trigger \Trig"ger\, n. [For older tricker, from D. trekker, fr.
   trekken to draw, pull. See Trick, n.]
   1. A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.
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   2. (Mech.) A piece, as a lever, which is connected with a
      catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially
      (Firearms), the part of a lock which is moved by the
      finger to release the cock and discharge the piece.
      [1913 Webster]

   Trigger fish (Zool.), a large plectognath fish (Balistes
      Carolinensis or Balistes capriscus) common on the
      southern coast of the United States, and valued as a food
      fish in some localities. Its rough skin is used for
      scouring and polishing in the place of sandpaper. Called
      also leather jacket, and turbot.
      [1913 Webster]