Used in a Sentence

ejector

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for ejector.

Editorial note

Specifically the ejector mechanism; if the gun is not held steady after firing, the spent cartridge tends to get jammed between the barrel and the slide.

Examples14
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

ejector seat: a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of ejector gathered in one view.

noun

ejector seat: a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute.

noun

That part of the mechanism of a breech-loading firearm which ejects the empty shell.

noun

One who, or that which, ejects or dispossesses.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for ejector.

noun

ejector seat: a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute.

noun

That part of the mechanism of a breech-loading firearm which ejects the empty shell.

noun

One who, or that which, ejects or dispossesses.

noun

A lever for removing circuit boards from an electronic chassis.

Example sentences

1

Specifically the ejector mechanism; if the gun is not held steady after firing, the spent cartridge tends to get jammed between the barrel and the slide.

2

Does the disk drive or sim card slot ejector really qualify as Molly Guard?

3

Basically make sure the ejector seat control isn't right next to the throttle.

4

Then you have the ejector mechanisms, usually some pins driven pneumatically to push the solid moulding out of the fixture at the end of the cycle.

5

So wear and tear on the ejector mechanism is lessened.

6

So manufacturers build ejector pins into the mold.

7

The turn signal doubles as the ejector-seat button.

8

Thanks to follow-up research after reading this article I now know what an ejector pin mark is, and now that I know I see them everywhere!

9

You build a massive corpse ejector into that train that launches my body through the air across the people waiting in line onto a giant trampoline over a body funnel.

10

> No ejector pin marks Not relevant because there is no exposed plastic.

11

You're going to give a 3D model to a manufacturer, and they'll put the parting lines, ejector pins and gates wherever is easiest/cheapest to manufacture, not where it'd minimize evidence of molding.

12

I guess being at the back you could have an airbag style system that propels the reactor into the sky like an ejector seat if there's a crash.

Quote examples

1

CM = Contract Manufacturer CNC = Computer Numerical Control (an automated mill) BOM = Bill of Materials (a parts list) It is jargon, but it's jargon that someone who would be concerned about "not showing ejector pin marks" would probably know.

2

One case where I think it is ok to require waiting are "Ejector seat button next to the radio" type situations where user action could have potentially disastrous consequences: I am glad I have to hold down my power button for some time to force a hardware restart.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use ejector in a sentence?

Specifically the ejector mechanism; if the gun is not held steady after firing, the spent cartridge tends to get jammed between the barrel and the slide.

What does ejector mean?

ejector seat: a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute.

What part of speech is ejector?

ejector is commonly used as noun.