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- pronunciation:
- trI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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noun |
| definition: |
a small lever that when pressed or pulled causes a gun to fire.
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
triggers, triggering, triggered |
| definition: |
to cause, begin, or set off.
The little girl's accident triggered the kindness of strangers. |
| related words: |
activate, discharge, initiate |
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