Hangfire
-
Traditionally the term refers to a delay in the [detonation] of [gunpowder] or other ammunition, caused by some defect in the [fuze]. In more modern usage it means to hold back on some plan or intended action.
-
Hangfire in Modern Pentathlon - Shooting. The unusually lengthy time between the firing pin hitting a bullets percussion cap and the propellant charge catching alight.
Hello! It looks like you're interested in this conversation, but you don't have an account yet.
Getting fed up of having to scroll through the same posts each visit? When you register for an account, you'll always come back to exactly where you were before, and choose to be notified of new replies (either via email, or push notification). You'll also be able to save bookmarks and upvote posts to show your appreciation to other community members.
With your input, this post could be even better 💗
Register LoginExplore More Definitions
Browse our collection of 300,000+ community-written definitions