Definitions for rimfire
rimfire
rim·fire
Spelling: [rim-fahyuh r]
IPA: /ˈrɪmˌfaɪər/
Rimfire is a 7 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.
You can make 64 anagrams from letters in rimfire (efiimrr).
Definitions for rimfire
adjective
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(of a cartridge) having the primer in a rim encircling the base.
Compare center-fire (def 1).
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(of a firearm) designed for the use of such cartridges.
Origin of rimfire
An Americanism dating back to 1865-70; rim + fire