#action_mechanism__action the operating part that transmits power to a mechanism; "the piano had a very stiff action"
supertype: mechanism device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
part: key.lever
part of: gun keyboard
subtype: gunlock__firing_mechanism the action that ignites the charge in a firearm
subtype: flintlock a gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge
subtype: wheel_lock__wheellock an obsolete gunlock using flint and a revolving wheel
subtype: movement.action_mechanism the driving and regulating parts of a mechanism (as of a watch or clock); "it was an expensive watch with a diamond movement"
subtype: piano_action__pianoaction action consisting of a system of levers that move a felt hammer to strike the strings when a key is depressed
subtype: pump_action__slide_action__slideaction action mechanism in a modern rifle or shotgun; a back and forward motion of a sliding lever ejects the empty shell case and cocks the firearm and loads a new round
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