Handle and Trigger

Handle

Handle noun - A part by which an implement is held.

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Trigger and handle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trigger" instead a noun "Handle".

Nearby Words: hand, handled, handling, handler, handhold

Trigger noun - Lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun.

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Handle and trigger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Handle" instead a noun "Trigger".

Nearby Words: trig, triggered, trigged, triggering, trigging

change	handle change	trigger change
death	handle death	trigger death
time	handle time	trigger time
game	handle game	trigger game
Other words: effects, fight, emotions, attacks, powers.

Lawn mower blade for the blade itself, motorcycle gas tank for the fuel storage, motorcycle handbreak for the handle/trigger, and pilot light to ignite it.

Source: Flaming Sword
The laser pistol and rifles in both games are basically rectangular boxes with a handle and trigger attached to the bottom.

Source: Our Weapons Will Be Boxy in the Future
Terminator 2: Judgment Day started the trend, with the launcher being a gun handle and trigger.

Source: Painting the Medium

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