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WAD SET-UP [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Compression and spreading out of the wad's base by the pressure of the propellant gases. This "set-up" brings about forward obturation or sealing of gases.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Compression et dilatation de la base de la bourre par la pression des gaz propulsifs, assurant ainsi l'obturation/étanchéité à l'avant des gaz.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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