snap cap
"Snap caps" are used in both firearms training and as closures for bottles or containers.
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Definition
B2Firearms
(technical, training)A simulated cartridge with no primer or propellant, used for practicing firing and handling without live ammunition.
Example
- He used snap caps to safely practice his trigger control at home.
B1Containers
(general)A cover or lid that seals by snapping into place.
Example
- The snap cap on the bottle ensures it stays tightly sealed.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "snap cap":
flat capcap offbottle capsnap ringlong snapnose capsea capmuffin capend capsmall caps