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Definition of Recocks
1. recock [v] - See also: recock
Lexicographical Neighbors of Recocks
Literary usage of Recocks
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Technical World Magazine (1909)
"... though important feature of the firing- pin operation prevents the release of
the breech and also recocks the piece. The simplicity of the weapon, too, ..."
2. The Year-book of Facts in Science and Art by John Timbs (1843)
"M. MATTHIEU has invented a Gun, which, immediately after it is discharged, recocks
itself, and conveys a new charge in the direction of the barrel. ..."
3. Civil Engineer and Architect's Journal (1842)
"M. Matthieu, a Frenchman, has invented a gun which, immediately after it is
discharged, recocks itself, and a new charge is conveyed in the direction of the ..."
4. House Documents, Otherwise Publ. as Executive Documents: 13th Congress, 2d by United States Congress. House (1868)
"... soother retraction of the trigger allows u further rott- tion of 180° and
recocks the gun. Claim.—The combination, as well as the ..."
5. Drill Regulations for Mountain Artillery (provisional) United States Army, 1908 by United States War Dept (1908)
"In the event of a misfire the gunner commands: STAND FAST, and recocks the piece
by placing the loop of the lanyard over the ..."
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