Ejector
(noun)
A device used for expelling or forcing out something, especially a mechanism in a firearm that removes an empty cartridge case from the chamber.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from latin eject- "thrown out", from the verb eicere.
Examples:
- The ejector in the shotgun was designed to quickly and efficiently remove the spent shells after each shot.
- The ejector on the aircraft was activated in the event of an emergency, jettisoning the passengers' escape pods.
- The ejector seat in the fighter plane allowed the pilot to quickly abandon the aircraft in case of trouble.
- The ejector system in the sewage treatment plant was responsible for removing the waste and sending it to the final discharge point.
- The ejector in the furnace was used to clear ash and debris from the burn chamber, helping to maintain efficient and safe operation.