flintlock

flintlock Definition

flint·lock (flint′läk′)

noun

a gunlock in which a flint in the hammer strikes a metal plate to produce a spark that ignites the powder
an old-fashioned gun with such a lock

flintlock Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

musket: They carried an India pattern flintlock musket with socket bayonet.
pistol: He rose, drawing a flintlock pistol from his belt.
rifle: The pan in this instance is the one on early flintlock rifles.
gun: Entry Fee: 2 shots for £ 1 with choice of percussion or flintlock guns at an " easy " clay pigeon.
weapon: Rifled muskets using a percussion cap priming system were far more efficient and accurate than the smoothbore flintlock weapons they replaced.

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