1. of or relating to a firearm in which the firing pin strikes the center of the cartridge primer
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'centerfire'

1. a centrefire firearm or cartridge
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'centerfire'

Examples

• The hunter chose a centrefire rifle for its reliability and power.
• Centrefire ammunition is more expensive than rimfire rounds.
• Most modern handguns use centrefire cartridges.
• The centrefire design allows for higher pressure loads.
• He loaded his centrefire revolver before heading to the range.