About The Word Flintlock
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Flintlock
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What's The Definition Of Flintlock?
[n] a gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge
[n] a muzzle loader having a flintlock type of gunlock Synonyms | Synonyms for Flintlock: Related Terms | Find terms related to Flintlock: See Also | firelock | firing mechanism | flintlock | gunflint | gunlock | muzzle loader Flintlock In Webster's Dictionary \Flint"lock`\, n.
1. A lock for a gun or pistol, having a flint fixed in the
hammer, which on striking the steel ignites the priming.
2. A hand firearm fitted with a flintlock; esp., the
old-fashioned musket of European and other armies.
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