flintlock Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈflɪntˌlɒk/
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Flintlock as a Noun
1
An early type of firearm, using a spring-loaded flint to strike sparks into the firing pan.
2
A type of lock used on muskets, rifles, and pistols from the early 17th to the mid-19th century.
Word Forms & Grammar
flintlock (plural flintlocks)
Words That Rhyme With Flintlock
Origin of Flintlock
From flint + lock.
Word Facts for Flintlock
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈflɪntˌlɒk/ |
| Meaning | An early type of firearm, using a spring-loaded flint to strike sparks into the firing pan |
| Plural | flintlocks |