Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

hang fire

French translation:

délai ou retard

Added to glossary by mireille aboumrad
Nov 19, 2005 00:12
18 yrs ago
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English term

hang fire

English to French Tech/Engineering Mechanics / Mech Engineering explosive powered tools
In the event of a misfire, the tool is to be re-triggered without moving the tool from the work face. If the shot again fails, then the tool is to be held firmly in the firing position for at least 10 seconds to allow for possible “Hang Fire” in the cartridge.

Context : use of explosive powered tools

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Change log

Nov 19, 2005 01:14: JCEC changed "Term asked" from "\'Hang Fire\"" to "hang fire"

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English term (edited): 'hang fire
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délai ou retard

hang fire=to be slow in firing (american heritage dictionnary)

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Note added at 13 mins (2005-11-19 00:26:42 GMT)
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délai de feu
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English term (edited): 'hang fire

long feu

Terme usuel pour désigner le retard d'allumage des armes à feu et des pièces pyrotechniques.
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dispositif de retard de mise à feu

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