noun
- devices or mechanisms that forcibly expel or discharge something
- components in firearms that remove spent cartridge cases from the chamber
- systems that use high-pressure fluid to create vacuum or move materials
Usage: technical
Usage: firearms terminology
Usage: engineering
Examples
- The rifle’s ejectors automatically removed the empty brass casings.
- Steam ejectors are commonly used in power plants to create vacuum.
- The factory installed new ejectors to remove waste materials from the production line.
- Aircraft ejector seats use explosive charges to propel pilots to safety.
- The pump system includes multiple ejectors for efficient fluid handling.
- Defective ejectors caused the gun to jam repeatedly during testing.