dry fire
"Dry fire" is a training technique used in various fields to simulate the use of a weapon or device without using live ammunition or operational materials.
Definition
C1Firearms
(technical, training)To pull the trigger of a gun without any ammunition, resulting in a clicking sound.
Example
- He practiced his shooting stance and trigger control through dry fire exercises.
C1Archery
(technical, training)To draw and release a bow without an arrow, typically for practice.
Example
- Dry fire can help archers improve their form and consistency.
B2General Training
(technical, training)To operate a mechanism or device without its usual operational materials for practice or testing.
Example
- The technician performed a dry fire test to ensure the machine's components were functioning correctly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dry fire":
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