dry fire

verb — 2 senses

dry fire

verb

1

Engineering, Firearms, Government, Military, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Politics, Tools, War, Weaponry To discharge a weapon without ammunition in the chamber.

Rob finished cleaning his empty gun then pointed it at an imaginary target and dry fired.2009, Debra Parmley, A Desperate Journey, →ISBN, page 32:

2

Archery, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War To draw and release a bow without an arrow loaded.

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