firelock
pronunciation
How to pronounce firelock in British English:
UK ['faɪəˌlɒk]
How to pronounce firelock in American English:
US ['faɪəˌlɒk]
-
- Noun:
- a muzzle loader having a flintlock type of gunlock
Word Origin
- firelock (n.)
- type of gun lock that uses sparks to ignite the priming, 1540s, from fire (n.) + lock (n.). Originally of the wheel-lock; transferred 17c. to the flintlock.
Example
- 1. He shook his head , shouldered the rusty firelock .
- 2. Firelock tomorrow arrives at evolution of ching dynasty firelock .
- 3. When he opens it , therein is to be found gunpowder and a firelock which sets fire unto it , so he became very injured .