Firelock
//ˈfaɪəlɒk// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A form of gunlock, in which the priming is ignited by a spark. historical
- 2 a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock wordnet
- 3 A firearm using such a gunlock. broadly, historical
"He looked round for his gun, but in place of the clean well-oiled fowing-piece, he found an old firelock lying by him, the barrel encrusted with rust, the lock falling off, and the stock worm-eaten."
Example
More examples"He looked round for his gun, but in place of the clean well-oiled fowing-piece, he found an old firelock lying by him, the barrel encrusted with rust, the lock falling off, and the stock worm-eaten."
Etymology
From fire + lock.
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