firelock

Noun

Meaning

An old form of gunlock, as the flintlock, which ignites the priming by a spark; perhaps originally, a matchlock. Hence, a gun having such a lock.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

flintlock carbine heat piece gun arm assault rifle armament musket Garand fusil matchlock musketry blunderbuss
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Close letter words and terms

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