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spitzer, n.|ˈspɪtsə(r)| Also with capital initial. [f. G. spitz sharp, pointed, the initial element of Spitzgeschoss pointed bullet + -er1.] Used attrib. to designate a type of cone-shaped bullet with a sharp-pointed end, orig. produced for the German infantry.
1905Field 2 Dec. 973/2 (heading) A .303 Spitzer cartridge. 1916United Service Mag. LIII. 87 The newer type of spitzer ammunition will chamber in the old M. 1888 rifle. 1987Guns Rev. July 499/1 The design emphasis was switching to spitzer bullets both for the military and for the match shooter. |