stripper clip

English

Noun

stripper clip (plural stripper clips)

1. (military) A pressed metal (or plastic) clip, holding a set number of cartridges for a firearm, and used for rapid reloading of the weapon or its magazine, and which is then removed or ejected from the weapon or magazine before firing.

Synonyms

• stripper
• speed loader
• charger

Coordinate terms

• en bloc clip

See also

• reloader