noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A mechanism fitted to a cannon that fires it when a cord is pulled.
2. 2
   the action that ignites the charge in a firearm wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

firing mechanism

Etymology

From gun + lock.

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