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Australian anthropologist, author, and academic
David Samuel Trigger is an Australian anthropologist, author, and academic. He is a Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Queensland
David_Trigger
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up trigger in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Trigger may refer to: Trigger (Only Fools and Horses), in the TV sitcom Trigger Argee, in science
Trigger
1996 American film
The Trigger Effect is a 1996 American thriller film written and directed by David Koepp (in his feature directorial debut) and starring Kyle MacLachlan
The_Trigger_Effect
Japanese animation studio
Trigger, Inc. (Japanese: 株式会社トリガー, Hepburn: Kabushiki-gaisha Torigā), also known as Studio Trigger, is a Japanese animation studio founded by former Gainax
Studio_Trigger
1995 video game
Chrono Trigger is a 1995 role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is the first installment
Chrono_Trigger
English broadcaster and natural historian (born 1926)
and narrated Nature's Great Events, which showed how seasonal changes trigger major natural spectacles. In January 2009 the BBC commissioned Attenborough
David_Attenborough
Hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle
Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), also known as trigger points, are described as hyperirritable spots in the skeletal muscle. They are associated with
Myofascial_trigger_point
Gun modification for faster firing
trigger is a device that allows a semi-automatic firearm to fire at an increased rate. The hell-fire clamps to the trigger guard behind the trigger and
Hell-fire_trigger
Guitar owned by Willie Nelson
Trigger is a modified Martin N-20 nylon-string classical acoustic guitar used by country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson. Early in his career, Nelson
Trigger_(guitar)
Jargon for quick response to firearm malfunction
of military abbreviations List of established military terms Tong, David, "Trigger Options of the Semi-Automatic Service Pistol" "When 'Tap, Rack, Bang'
Tap,_rack,_bang
Gun modification for faster firing
A trigger crank is a device that allows a semi-automatic firearm to fire at an increased rate. The trigger crank typically consists of a screw-tight clamp
Trigger_crank
Experience causing recall of a trauma
A trauma trigger is a psychological stimulus that prompts involuntary recall of a previous traumatic experience, typically in the form of a flashback
Trauma_trigger
2021 Canadian film by Brad Turner
Trigger Point is a 2021 Canadian action-thriller film directed by Brad Turner. It stars Barry Pepper, Eve Harlow, Carlo Rota, Laura Vandervoort, Jayne
Trigger_Point
2024 film by Mouly Surya
Trigger Warning is a 2024 American action thriller film starring Jessica Alba as a skilled special operations officer who takes ownership of her father's
Trigger_Warning_(film)
2022 anime series
created by Rafał Jaki. It was produced by the Japanese animation studio Trigger, under the supervision of the Polish video game company CD Projekt, and
Cyberpunk:_Edgerunners
1996 film
Silent Trigger is a 1996 American action thriller film directed by Russell Mulcahy starring Dolph Lundgren and Gina Bellman about a sniper and his female
Silent_Trigger
2008 book by Chloe Hooper
worthy story. She has produced an Australian classic. Trigger, David (26 September 2018). "David Trigger reviews 'The Tall Man' by Chloe Hooper". www.australianbookreview
The Tall Man: Death and Life on Palm Island
The_Tall_Man:_Death_and_Life_on_Palm_Island
Physiological state of dormant inactivity in order to pass the winter season
tolerance mechanism such as antifreeze proteins. Hibernation induction trigger (HIT) proteins isolated from mammals have been used in the study of organ
Hibernation
2012 video game
Dead Trigger is a 2012 zombie-themed video game developed and published by Madfinger Games And later acquired by DECA Games. It was released in June 2012
Dead_Trigger
Book by Anthony Horowitz
Trigger Mortis is a 2015 James Bond novel written by Anthony Horowitz, and commissioned by the estate of Bond's creator Ian Fleming, which was published
Trigger_Mortis
English footballer (born 1975)
cameo appearances: as a projectionist in The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and as Trigger in King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. Artist Sam Taylor-Johnson recorded
David_Beckham
2017 American film
Dead Trigger is a 2017 American science fiction action horror film directed by Mike Cuff and Scott Windhauser, who were also both writers with Heinz Treschnitzer
Dead_Trigger_(film)
Trigger strategy
theory, grim trigger (also called the grim strategy or just grim) is a trigger strategy for a repeated game. Initially, a player using grim trigger will cooperate
Grim_trigger
Class of strategies employed in a repeated non-cooperative game
e., the trigger) is observed. The level of punishment and the sensitivity of the trigger vary with different trigger strategies. Grim trigger (the punishment
Trigger_strategy
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016
confidence and write to Brady simultaneously, more than the 46 MPs needed to trigger a vote of no confidence. Andrew Bridgen openly called for a vote of confidence
David_Cameron
Hostage crisis in Wyoming, US
bomb trigger tied to his wrist, David threatened the group that he might, at any time, detonate the device. After a two-and-a-half hour standoff, David became
1986 Cokeville Elementary School hostage crisis
1986_Cokeville_Elementary_School_hostage_crisis
special election was triggered following the death of incumbent Democratic representative David Scott. Incumbent representative David Scott died on April
2026 Georgia's 13th congressional district special election
2026_Georgia's_13th_congressional_district_special_election
Factor that provokes symptoms of asthma
Asthma triggers are factors or stimuli that provoke the exacerbation of asthma symptoms or increase the degree of airflow disruption, which can lead to
Asthma_trigger
Type of pistol
time the trigger is pulled. The pistol's fire control group disconnects the trigger mechanism from the firing pin/striker until the trigger has been released
Semi-automatic_pistol
American screenwriter and director (born 1963)
Window, Stir of Echoes, and The Trigger Effect. Koepp has worked in television, creating the 2002 series Hack starring David Morse. In 2012, Koepp directed
David_Koepp
1986 studio album by Bucks Fizz
Vallis – Producer on "Soul Motion", Engineer Brian Tench – Engineer David "Trigger" Fraser – Engineer Peter Woodroffe – Engineer Michael Hoppen – Photography
Writing on the Wall (Bucks Fizz album)
Writing_on_the_Wall_(Bucks_Fizz_album)
English actor (1944–2014)
1944 – 16 January 2014) was a British actor. He is best known for playing Trigger in Only Fools and Horses from 1981 to 2003, and Owen Newitt in The Vicar
Roger_Lloyd-Pack
Cyperpunk 2077 character
Rebekka) is a character from the 2022 anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, a Studio Trigger-produced series for the Netflix streaming service, and a tie in to CD Projekt
Rebecca (Cyberpunk: Edgerunners)
Rebecca_(Cyberpunk:_Edgerunners)
2004 video game
Trigger Man is a third-person shooter developed by WNT Games for GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox and published by Crave Entertainment in 2004. The main
Trigger_Man_(video_game)
British band
King Trigger was a British band. They are best known for their single "The River" (called "River" on the single sleeve and on the LP track listing), which
King_Trigger
Characters in the action sci-fi manga and anime,
list of characters that appear in the action sci-fi manga and anime World Trigger by Daisuke Ashihara. Yūma Kuga (空閑 遊真, Kuga Yūma) Voiced by: Junko Minagawa
List of World Trigger characters
List_of_World_Trigger_characters
Song performed by Swedish indie pop band Miike Snow from their third studio album
"My Trigger" is a song performed by Swedish indie pop band Miike Snow from their third studio album, iii (2016). Written and produced by the band, the
My_Trigger
Irish geographer
(2003) Setting roots in motion: genealogy, geography and identity in David Trigger and Gareth Griffiths eds. Disputed Territories: Land, Culture and Identity
Catherine_Nash
Law for changing school administration
A parent trigger is a legal maneuver through which parents can change the administration of a poorly performing public school—most notably by transforming
Parent_trigger
American media franchise
game of The Boys was in early development. In 2026, a VR game The Boys: Trigger Warning was released, made in association with Sony. The viewpoint character
The_Boys_(franchise)
British former politician (born 1965)
and CEO of the International Rescue Committee in New York City, which triggered a by-election in South Shields. Born in London, Miliband is the elder
David_Miliband
Bolt action rifle
rifle settlement". CNBC. Retrieved February 27, 2017. David E. Petzal. "CNBC's Remington 700 Trigger Coverage A Clean Mis s". Field & Stream. "remington700
Remington_Model_700
British politician (born 1966)
following Labour's losses in the 2026 United Kingdom local elections, West triggered the 2026 Labour Party leadership crisis and called for a cabinet minister
Catherine_West
Black Smoke Trigger is a hard rock/alternative rock band from Napier, New Zealand, founded in 2018. They released their first EP Set It Off in 2019. The
Black_Smoke_Trigger
1982 studio album by Translator
Heartbeats And Triggers is the debut album by American rock band Translator. It was released in 1982 on 415 Records and was distributed by Columbia Records
Heartbeats_and_Triggers
United States Navy submarine
USS Trigger (SS-237) was a Gato-class submarine, the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for the triggerfish. Trigger's keel was laid down
USS_Trigger_(SS-237)
2006 video game
original on 2008-02-29. Retrieved 2008-02-25. iモードでもアンカーショット! 『エグゼリカ』ケータイアプリに Trigger Heart Exelica KUMASH STG Review #13: Triggerheart Exelica Enhanced[permanent
Triggerheart_Exelica
election, should one be triggered. Later that day, Burnham announced his intention to stand in the by-election for Makerfield, triggered by Josh Simons' resignation
2026 Labour Party leadership crisis
2026_Labour_Party_leadership_crisis
Class of musical instruments
to another playing range. Triggers and throws permit speedy adjustment while playing. Trigger is used in two senses: A trigger can be a mechanical lever
Brass_instrument
UK Parliament constituency (since 1983)
May 2026. On 14 May 2026, Simons announced that he would stand down to trigger a by-election in order for Andy Burnham to stand for election to the House
Makerfield_(constituency)
British politician (born 1983)
2017). "Chuka Umunna and Wes Streeting: Why we Labour Remainers voted to trigger Article 50". Inews. Retrieved 24 October 2019. Streeting, Wes (13 July
Wes_Streeting
Semi-automatic pistol
tensioned striker spring, ideal trigger shoe and trigger bar dimensions, sear/striker engagement, and a balanced trigger system. The P320 can be chambered
SIG_Sauer_P320
Firearm operating mechanism
faster than a lever-action, as it does not require the trigger hand to be removed from the trigger while reloading. Also, because the action is cycled in
Pump_action
Potentially lethal game of chance
against the head or body (their opponent's or their own.), and pulls the trigger. If the loaded chamber aligns with the barrel after cocking (with a single-action
Russian_roulette
American politician and businessman (born 1965)
David Harold McCormick (/məˈkɔːrmɪk/ mǝ-KORM-ik; born August 17, 1965) is an American politician, businessman, and former Army officer serving since 2025
Dave_McCormick
Video game series
series began in 1995 with the time travel role-playing video game Chrono Trigger, which spawned two continuations, Radical Dreamers: Nusumenai Hōseki, and
Chrono_(series)
American actor (born 1966)
anecdote of all time! How David Schwimmer triggered Rod Stewart's divorce". The Guardian. Pelley, Rich (June 19, 2021). "David Schwimmer: 'I was a roller-skating
David_Schwimmer
Japanese video game screenwriter
then joined Square, and was most famous for penning the script of Chrono Trigger (based on a story draft by Yuji Horii), as well as Radical Dreamers, Xenogears
Masato_Kato
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
David (January 16, 2016). "What Donald Trump's Plaza Deal Reveals About His White House Bid". The New York Times. Retrieved May 3, 2022. Stout, David;
Donald_Trump
American actor (1950–2001)
when he played Gergley in the drama Four Friends. Graf later played the trigger-happy Eugene Tackleberry in the 1984 comedy Police Academy, and starred
David_Graf
German 9×19mm Parabellum submachine gun
the left-hand side of the trigger, the SEF symbols themselves appear on both sides of the trigger grouping; the "Navy" trigger group, among others, are
Heckler_&_Koch_MP5
MIDI controller instrument
to trigger drum sounds on several MIDI sound modules, which allows him to move around on the stage. Inspired by Futureman's Drumitar in 1991, David Haney
Zendrum
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990
160 cruise missiles at RAF Greenham Common, starting in November 1983 and triggering mass protests by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. She bought the
Margaret_Thatcher
2006 video game
port for the PlayStation 3. The player takes on the role of Ruff Trigger (voiced by David Gasman), an anthropomorphic canine bounty hunter sent to rescue
Ruff Trigger: The Vanocore Conspiracy
Ruff_Trigger:_The_Vanocore_Conspiracy
Semi-automatic pistol
This is due to a lighter trigger pull (7.3–8.5 lbf) and shorter trigger reset than standard DAO trigger systems. The LEM trigger uses a two-piece "pre-cocked
Heckler_&_Koch_USP
English conspiracy theorist (born 1952)
Never Been Told, Ryde: David Icke Books Ltd. ISBN 978-1527207264 (2019) The Trigger: The Lie That Changed The World, Ryde: David Icke Books Ltd. ISBN 978-1-916025806
David_Icke
2012 studio album by Dirty Projectors
work of art in itself." Swing Lo Magellan's first single, "Gun Has No Trigger", was released on March 30, 2012 and was selected as a Best New Track by
Swing_Lo_Magellan
American indie rock band
Pavement's original recording was the cover. The Wedding Present frontman David Gedge gave a Pavement EP to John Peel, who quickly became one of Pavement's
Pavement_(band)
1914–1918 global conflict
London: John Murray. ISBN 978-0-7195-5432-2. Butcher, Tim (2014). The Trigger: Hunting the Assassin Who Brought the World to War (2015 ed.). Vintage
World_War_I
Brazilian entrepreneur and software engineer (born 1986)
Dogpatch, alongside funds from Pamela and David Hornik; and Deborah and Andy Rappaport. Krieger married Kaitlyn Trigger in 2015. Mider, Zachary; Frier, Sarah
Mike_Krieger
1982 single by Donna Summer
"Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)" is the lead single to American singer Donna Summer's eponymous tenth studio album (1982). The track was nominated
Love Is in Control (Finger on the Trigger)
Love_Is_in_Control_(Finger_on_the_Trigger)
Book by Steven Poole
studies List of books on computer and video games Lisa, David M. (November 15, 2000). "Trigger Happy (Book Review)". Library Journal. Retrieved 2025-12-11
Trigger_Happy_(book)
Archaeological site in Jerusalem
of David Under Ottoman Rule". Jerusalem Archaeological Park. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Warren and Guthe's discoveries triggered the
City of David (archaeological site)
City_of_David_(archaeological_site)
2025 British film
the bomb. The operation is complicated when Tranter discovers a timed trigger. He uses a magnetic clock stopper to temporarily disable the timer, while
Fuze_(film)
Association football club in England
pay £36 million to extend the deal by four years, but after two seasons triggered a break clause in order to concentrate on its sponsorship of the Champions
Manchester_United_F.C.
First Minister of Wales since 2026
Ynys Môn in order to take a post leading the new Menai Science Park, triggering a by-election in the constituency. In June 2013, BBC Cymru Wales announced
Rhun_ap_Iorwerth
British leadership election to replace Gordon Brown
The 2010 Labour Party leadership election was triggered on 10 May 2010 by incumbent leader Gordon Brown's resignation following the 2010 general election
2010 Labour Party leadership election (UK)
2010_Labour_Party_leadership_election_(UK)
Phenomena of sensory perception
other purposes and later discovered to be effective as a trigger. Stimuli that can trigger ASMR, as reported by those who experience it, include the
ASMR
Family of ray-finned fishes
short second spine, and can be unlocked only by depressing the second, "trigger" spine, hence the family name "triggerfish". This locking mechanism allows
Triggerfish
American physician and airman
more than 200 publications on trigger points and related treatments for chronic myofascial pain. He co-authored the Trigger Point Manual with Janet G. Travell
David_G._Simons
2003 film by Jon Amiel
However, Josh argues that doing so could permanently destabilize it and trigger massive natural disasters. The team elects to continue over Zimsky and
The_Core
1988 single by The Angels
"Finger on the Trigger" is a song by Australian hard rock band The Angels. Released as a non-album single in November 1988, it peaked at number 34 on
Finger_on_the_Trigger_(song)
English actress and comedian (born 1973)
30 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2022. Craig, David (24 January 2022). "Meet the cast of Trigger Point, ITV's new drama from Line of Duty producer"
Kerry_Godliman
American conservative writer and activist (1939–2025)
David Joel Horowitz (January 10, 1939 – April 29, 2025) was an American conservative writer and activist. He was a founder and president of the David
David_Horowitz
David Teie, is based on the proposition that "... human music presents, concurrently and consecutively, a quickly changing array of acoustic triggers
Emotional_origins_of_music
American fantasy drama TV series (2011–2019)
Game of Thrones is an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for HBO. It is the first adaptation of the A Song
Game_of_Thrones
Astrophysical phenomenon
last evolutionary stages of a massive star, or when a white dwarf is triggered into runaway nuclear fusion. The original object, called the progenitor
Supernova
1980 murder in New York City, US
reading The Catcher in the Rye until he was arrested by police. The murder triggered a global outpouring of grief, with crowds gathering at Roosevelt Hospital
Murder_of_John_Lennon
Head of state and government of the United States
troop deployments longer than 60 days, although that process relies on triggering mechanisms that have never been employed, rendering it ineffectual. Additionally
President of the United States
President_of_the_United_States
1933 film The Story of Temple Drake he is replaced by Trigger, played by Jack La Rue. Trigger is able to sexually perform. In the 1961 film Sanctuary
Popeye_(Faulkner_character)
American inventor who built the "Turtle" submersible (1740–1824)
battle, Turtle, as well as a floating mine triggered by contact. He was a veteran of the Revolutionary War. David Bushnell was born in a secluded part of
David_Bushnell_(inventor)
American filmmaker (born 1980)
his work in horror films. He directed the horror films The Roost (2005), Trigger Man (2007), The House of the Devil (2009), The Innkeepers (2011), the Western
Ti_West
Type of allergic reaction to food
systemic, non-immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergy to a specific trigger within food, most likely food protein. As opposed to the more common IgE
Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome
Food_protein-induced_enterocolitis_syndrome
British physicist
Electron–Positron Collider (LEP) at CERN, on data analysis, components of the trigger and data acquisition systems, and the identification of muons.[citation
David_Charlton
American writer and futurist (1932–2007)
(1988) Cosmic Trigger trilogy. Cosmic Trigger I: The Final Secret of the Illuminati (1977) Cosmic Trigger II: Down to Earth (1991) Cosmic Trigger III: My Life
Robert_Anton_Wilson
Third planet from the Sun
years, and all ocean water will evaporate and be lost to space, which may trigger a runaway greenhouse effect, within an estimated 1.6 to 3 billion years
Earth
President of the United States from 1861 to 1865
"turned it into one of the most excited elections in American history" and "triggered massive popular enthusiasm", according to the political historian Jon
Abraham_Lincoln
British hidden camera/practical joke comedy TV series
Trigger Happy TV was a hidden camera/practical joke comedy television series. The original British edition of the show, produced by Absolutely Productions
Trigger_Happy_TV
1968 Vietnam War military campaign
and leader Lê Duẩn intended to trigger political instability and that mass armed assaults on urban centers would trigger defections and uprisings. The
Tet_Offensive
Action spy film series
continue to search for the Entity, aiming to destroy it before it can trigger a nuclear apocalypse. In June 2023, Christopher McQuarrie stated that Dead
Mission: Impossible (film series)
Mission:_Impossible_(film_series)
DAVID TRIGGER
DAVID TRIGGER
Male
Polish
Polish form of Hebrew David, DAWID means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, Finnish
Form of David
Male
Norse
Old Norse form of Hebrew David, DAVIÃ means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Hebrew, Scottish
Son of David; David's Son; Dear One; Beloved
Female
English
(דָוִידָה) Feminine form of Hebrew David, DAVIDA means "beloved."
Boy/Male
Australian, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Swiss
Italian Form of David; Beloved; Dear One
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from Hebrew David, DAVIS means "beloved."
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Feminie of David
Male
Italian
Italian form of Hebrew David, DAVIDE means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Hebrew
Beloved; Feminine Form of David
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, French, Hebrew, Irish
Cherished; Beloved; Variant of David Beloved; Diminutive of David
Male
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese form of Hebrew David, DAVI means "beloved."
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, French, German, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Indian, Latin, Swedish
Beloved; Feminine of David; Friend; Darling
Male
English
 English pet form of Hebrew David, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Dà ibhidh, DAVIE means "beloved." Compare with another form of Davie.
Male
Greek
(Δαυίδ) Greek form of Hebrew David, DAUID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of the second king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus.Â
Male
English
(דָּוִד, דָּוִיד) Hebrew name DAVID means "beloved." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Jesse. David was the second king of Israel and father of King Solomon. As a youth he killed a giant named Goliath with his slingshot.Â
Girl/Female
English
Beloved. Feminine of David.
Male
Yiddish
Yiddish form of Hebrew David, DOVID means "beloved."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Celtic, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Hebrew, Irish, Norse, Scandinavian
Beloved; Dear One; Bright Finn; Brilliant Finn; Black One; Variant of David
DAVID TRIGGER
DAVID TRIGGER
Female
English
English variant spelling of Latin Jacquelina, JAQUALINA means "supplanter."
Male
English
 English form of Anglo-Saxon Hreodbeorht, ROBERT means "bright fame." Compare with another form of Robert.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
A Compilation or a Bunch of Vedic Hymns
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Fruit; Summer Fruit
Girl/Female
Tamil
Singer, Melody
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Young Girl
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
Queen of Jungle; Of the Rainforests; Make it Powerful
Girl/Female
British, English
Beautiful; Smart; Loud; Outgoing
Boy/Male
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Telugu, Traditional
Beloved and Lovable Child
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Masongill (see Massengill).
DAVID TRIGGER
DAVID TRIGGER
DAVID TRIGGER
DAVID TRIGGER
DAVID TRIGGER
n.
A spring device used in a hair-trigger firearm.
n.
A trigger.
n.
A piece, as a lever, which is connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially (Firearms), the part of a lock which is moved by the finger to release the cock and discharge the piece.
n.
A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.
n.
Progeny; offspring; children; descendants; as, the seed of Abraham; the seed of David.
a.
Timid; fearful.
a.
Of or pertaining to David, the king and psalmist of Israel, or to his family.
n.
A spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to hoist the flukes of the anchor to the top of the bow, without injuring the sides of the ship; -- called also the fish davit.
n.
The trigger fish.
n.
Curved arms of timber or iron, projecting over a ship's side of stern, having tackle to raise or lower a boat, swing it in on deck, rig it out for lowering, etc.; -- called also boat davits.
v. t.
A plate of metal, beneath the stock, or the lock frame, of a gun or pistol, having a loop, called a bow, to protect the trigger.
n.
Especially, one of the hymns by David and others, collected into one book of the Old Testament, or a modern metrical version of such a hymn for public worship.
n.
A firearm with match holder, trigger, and tumbler, made in the second half of the 15th century. the barrel was about forty inches long. A form of the harquebus was subsequently called arquebus with matchlock.
v. t.
A sharp, abrupt sound, as that made by the crack of a whip; as, the snap of the trigger of a gun.
n.
A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
n.
A musical instrument, of unknown character, supposed by some to have been used by the people of Gath, and thence obtained by David. It is mentioned in the title of Psalms viii., lxxxi., and lxxxiv.
a.
Longing eagerly for; eager; greedy.
n.
An instrument invented by Sir David Brewster, which contains loose fragments of colored glass, etc., and reflecting surfaces so arranged that changes of position exhibit its contents in an endless variety of beautiful colors and symmetrical forms. It has been much employed in arts of design.
n.
A writer or composer of sacred songs; -- a title particularly applied to David and the other authors of the Scriptural psalms.
a.
Avid.