TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

NEEDLE-GUN [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2018-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Antique and Obsolete Weapons
DEF

A rifle of the later 19th century having a needle-shaped firing pin which, upon penetrating a paper, oiled linen or oiled silk cartridge, passes through the powder charge to detonate the cap located at the base of the bullet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes anciennes
DEF

[...] fusil [...] dans lequel le choc d'une aiguille est libéré par la détente contre une amorce placée au culot de la cartouche.

OBS

[Le fusil à aiguille est] le premier type de fusil dont le chargement se fait par la culasse et non par la bouche; l'aiguille est l'ancien nom désignant le percuteur.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: