Definitions
- Referring to the mechanism that locks the hammer or firing pin of a firearm in place until the trigger is pulled. - Talking about the safety device that prevents accidental discharge of a firearm. - Describing the internal parts of a gun that control the firing mechanism.
- Referring to the lever that releases the hammer or firing pin of a firearm when pulled. - Talking about the mechanism that initiates a process or action. - Describing the cause or stimulus that leads to a particular response or behavior.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are related to firearms and their firing mechanisms.
- 2Both involve initiating a process or action.
- 3Both can be used metaphorically to describe a cause-and-effect relationship.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Gunlock is a mechanical part of a firearm that locks the firing mechanism, while trigger is the part that releases it.
- 2Safety: Gunlock is a safety device that prevents accidental discharge, while trigger is not a safety device.
- 3Usage: Gunlock is a technical term used mainly in the context of firearms, while trigger has broader usage in various contexts.
- 4Metaphorical usage: Gunlock is not commonly used metaphorically, while trigger is often used to describe a stimulus that leads to a particular response or behavior.
- 5Connotation: Gunlock is neutral in connotation, while trigger can have negative connotations when used to describe a stimulus that causes a negative response or behavior.
Remember this!
Gunlock and trigger are both related to firearms and their firing mechanisms, but they have different functions and usages. Gunlock is a mechanical part that locks the firing mechanism and serves as a safety device, while trigger is the lever that releases the firing mechanism. Trigger has broader usage in various contexts and is often used metaphorically to describe a cause-and-effect relationship.
