(firearms) A frame or ring of wire or hard paper fitting into the cartridge case used in some shotguns, and holding the shot together when discharged, to secure close shooting; also, a device for slightly narrowing the bore at the muzzle for the same purpose.
“Lack of sleep can affect adolescents' cognitive function, concentration and attention, alertness, and ability to perform in school.”
“He even exhibits some characteristics usually associated with more successful people, such as aggressiveness, alertness, and an apparent intense concentration on achieving his goals.”
“Staring strains the eyes and results in a strong concentration of light onto one area of the eye.”
“Mike, Mickey, and other medical equipment people have a 42-foot trailer full of beds, wheelchairs, oxygen concentrators, et cetera.”
“Other interconnects may require concentrators or other external hardware.”
“Ann's husband Eric Martin, who presented the cheque to hospice fund-raiser Gillian Richardson, was told that the money will be used to buy much-needed oxygen concentrators.”