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Matchlock

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firelocknoun(by extension, historical) A firearm using such a gunlock.
flintlocknounA type of lock used on muskets, rifles, and pistols from the early 17th to the mid-19th century.
doglocknoun(firearms, historical) The lock that preceded the true flintlock in both rifles and pistols in the 17th century.
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.
slow matchnounA slow-burning fuse used to ignite a matchlock musket or fire a cannon.
flintlock mechanismnounA type of lock used on muskets, rifles, and pistols from the early 17th to the mid-19th century.
gunlocknounA mechanism fitted to a cannon that fires it when a cord is pulled.
boxlocknoun(firearms) A style of double-barrelled shotgun with concealed, self-cocking hammers that use a break-open action.
linstocknoun(historical) A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon.
fuseenounA large friction match.
touchboxnounA box containing lighted tinder, formerly carried by soldiers for kindling matchlocks.
flashpannounAlternative form of flash pan. [(firearms) A small receptacle for priming powder, found next to the touch hole on muzzleloading guns.]
flash pannoun(firearms) A small receptacle for priming powder, found next to the touch hole on muzzleloading guns.
safety locknoun(firearms) A lock with some device for preventing accidental firing of the weapon.
dogheadnoun(mythology) A mythical creature with a human body and a dog's head.
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.
mousenounAny small rodent of the genus Mus.
caplocknounA firearm that is discharged by means of a percussion cap.
lintstocknoun(historical) Alternative form of linstock. [(historical) A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon.]
cannon locknounA device for firing a cannon by a percussion primer.

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