lever-action
[ lev-er-ak-shuh n, lee-ver- ]
/ ˈlɛv ərˌæk ʃən, ˈli vər- /
adjective
(of a rifle) having a lever action.
Words nearby lever-action
leven,
lever,
lever action,
lever escapement,
lever tumbler,
lever-action,
leverage,
leveraged buyout,
leveret,
leverhulme,
leverkusen
Definition for lever-action (2 of 2)
lever action
noun
a rifle action in which the extracting and ejecting of the shell case and the recocking of the weapon are accomplished by a hand-operated lever arm in front of the trigger housing.