Meaning
trigger
- the lever squeezed to discharge a firearm or crossbow
In a sentence
Ha appoggiato il dito sul grilletto ma non ha sparato.
He rested his finger on the trigger but did not shoot.
Quel poliziotto è noto per avere il grilletto facile.
That police officer is known for being trigger-happy.
Non premere il grilletto prima di aver mirato bene al bersaglio.
Do not pull the trigger before taking good aim at the target.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| grilletto | masculine · singular |
| grilletti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with the verb 'premere' (to pull/squeeze) or 'tirare'.
- Unlike English 'trigger', Italian 'grilletto' is rarely used figuratively for psychological or emotional triggers.