English Explanatory Dictionary

weaklink

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Part of a permissive-action link that is deliberately designed to fail before the safety device in the event of damage, ensuring that the weapon is not accidentally activated.

Word forms

weaklink weaklinks

Etymology

From weak + link.

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