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Matchlock

noun
/ˈmatʃlɒk/
Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounEarly type of firearm, using a smoldering piece of cord to fire the powder in the firing pan.
2.nounThe gunlock used in such a weapon, having a slow smouldering match, see: slow match.

Synonyms

firelockflintlockdoglocksnaplockslow matchflintlock mechanismgunlockboxlocklinstockfuseetouchboxflashpan

Rhymes With

gawkstockcockstalkad hocshockblocksquawk
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