1. double action - Noun
2. double action - Adjective
double action (not comparable)
(firearms, primarily of revolvers) Requiring only a trigger pull to both cock and fire.
double action (plural double actions)
(firearms) A trigger mechanism requiring a single pull to both cock and fire.
double-action (not comparable)
Alternative form of double action
double-action (plural double-actions)
Alternative spelling of double action
double-action
A double-action revolver also requires only a trigger pull for each round that is fired but is not considered semi-automatic since the manual action of pulling the trigger is what advances the cylinder, not the energy of the preceding shot. Source: Internet
A swing door has special double-action hinges that allow it to open either outwards or inwards, and is usually sprung to keep it closed. Source: Internet
A rare class of revolvers, called automatic for its firing design, attempts to overcome this restriction, giving the high speed of a double-action with the trigger effort of a single-action. Source: Internet
Certain revolvers, called double-action-only (DAO) or, more correctly but less commonly, self-cocking, lack the latch that enables the hammer to be locked to the rear, and thus can only be fired in the double-action mode. Source: Internet
Experts debate whether a Glock is a single-action pistol, which must first be cocked to fire, or double-action, in which cocking is part of the trigger action. Source: Internet
By using double-action cylinders and camera systems, Eisenmann provides maximum quality, high-precision metering and efficient application. Source: Internet