base cap

noun — 2 senses

base cap

noun
1

Engineering, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry The part of a weapon that is attached to the base end of the barrel or casing and holds a firing pin.

2

Business, Construction, Manufacturing A decorative molding that is applied on top of a baseboard molding to create a layered trim and finished look.

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