Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
culatra
noun
koo-lah-trah
Definition
A part of a firearm that holds the firing pin and allows for the bullet to be released when the trigger is pulled.
Examples
- After inspecting the culatra, the gunsmith determined it was in perfect working order.
- The culatra malfunctioned, causing the gun to misfire during the competition.
Meaning
In firearms, ‘culatra’ refers to the mechanism responsible for the firing action.
Synonyms
- hammer
- firing mechanism
- striker