Synonyms of flintlock

Noun


1. flintlock, firelock, muzzle loader

usage: a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock

2. flintlock, gunlock, firing mechanism

usage: an obsolete gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge

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Definition and meaning of flintlock (Dictionary)