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Definition of Matchlock
1. Noun. An early style of musket; a slow-burning wick would be lowered into a hole in the breech to ignite the charge.
Generic synonyms: Musket
Definition of Matchlock
1. n. An old form of gunlock containing a match for firing the priming; hence, a musket fired by means of a match.
Definition of Matchlock
1. Noun. Early type of firearm, using a smoldering piece of cord to fire the powder in the firing pan. ¹
2. Noun. The gunlock used in such a weapon, having a slow smouldering match. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Matchlock
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Matchlock
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