🔄 Synonyms of "Gunlock"
1 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
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| firing mechanismnoun | the action that ignites the charge in a firearm |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Gunlock"
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| Word | Definition |
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| firing mechanismnoun | the action that ignites the charge in a firearm |
| firelocknoun | (by extension, historical) A firearm using such a gunlock. |
| cannon locknoun | A device for firing a cannon by a percussion primer. |
| snaplocknoun | A mechanism for firing a gun that ignites the propellant by means of sparks produced when a spring-powered cock strikes a flint down on to a piece of hardened steel. |
| matchlocknoun | (historical) Early type of firearm, using a smoldering piece of cord to fire the powder in the firing pan. |
| spring gunnoun | A gun rigged to fire when a tripwire is crossed. |
| boxlocknoun | (firearms) A style of double-barrelled shotgun with concealed, self-cocking hammers that use a break-open action. |
| handlocknoun | A restraint that attaches to the wrist, especially a shackle or handcuff. |
| percussion locknoun | (firearms) A kind of lock for a gun in which a hammer strikes upon a percussion cap on the nipple, igniting the charge. |
| caplocknoun | A firearm that is discharged by means of a percussion cap. |
| safety locknoun | (firearms) A lock with some device for preventing accidental firing of the weapon. |
| boltnoun | A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw. |
| zipgunnoun | An improvised single-shot pistol-sized weapon that uses a spring or elastic to propel a bullet to its target. |
| electric lock picknoun | Synonym of snap gun. |
| cap gunnoun | A toy gun that uses small charges of shock-sensitive explosive compounds to simulate the sound and puff of smoke of a gunshot. |
| lock pick gunnoun | Synonym of snap gun. |
| triggernoun | (firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun. |
| pullcordnoun | A cord that can be pulled to activate a light or other mechanism. |
| handgonnenoun | (historical) A handheld pre-matchlock black-powder gun. |
| railgunnoun | An electromagnetic gun that uses a large electrical current to propel a projectile down a track of two parallel conductive rails. |
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