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Gunlock

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firing mechanismnounthe action that ignites the charge in a firearm

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firing mechanismnounthe action that ignites the charge in a firearm
firelocknoun(by extension, historical) A firearm using such a gunlock.
cannon locknounA device for firing a cannon by a percussion primer.
snaplocknounA 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 gunnounA 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.
handlocknounA 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.
caplocknounA 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.
boltnounA (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.
zipgunnounAn improvised single-shot pistol-sized weapon that uses a spring or elastic to propel a bullet to its target.
electric lock picknounSynonym of snap gun.
cap gunnounA toy gun that uses small charges of shock-sensitive explosive compounds to simulate the sound and puff of smoke of a gunshot.
lock pick gunnounSynonym of snap gun.
triggernoun(firearms) A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
pullcordnounA cord that can be pulled to activate a light or other mechanism.
handgonnenoun(historical) A handheld pre-matchlock black-powder gun.
railgunnounAn electromagnetic gun that uses a large electrical current to propel a projectile down a track of two parallel conductive rails.

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