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flintlock

/'flɪnt,lɑk/

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noun
a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock
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firelock

type of:
muzzle loader
noun
an obsolete gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge
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type of:
gunlock firing mechanism

part of:
firelock

Definition that contains flintlock

flintlock a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock
gunflint the piece of flint that provides the igniting spark in a flintlock weapon
fusil a light flintlock musket
fusilier (formerly) a British infantryman armed with a light flintlock musket
firelock a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock