Definitions for FLINTLOCK
ˈflɪntˌlɒkflint·lock

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1. flintlock, firelocknoun

   a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock

2. flintlocknoun

   an obsolete gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge

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1. flintlocknoun

   An early type of firearm, using a spring-loaded flint to strike sparks into the firing pan.

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1. flintlock

   Flintlock is a type of firearm ignition mechanism that was commonly used from the 17th to the early 19th centuries. It uses a piece of flint (a type of hard rock) which produces a spark when struck against steel. This spark then ignites the gunpowder within a firearm, thus enabling the weapon to fire.

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1. Flintlocknoun

   a lock for a gun or pistol, having a flint fixed in the hammer, which on striking the steel ignites the priming

2. Flintlocknoun

   a hand firearm fitted with a flintlock; esp., the old-fashioned musket of European and other armies

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1. Flintlock

   Flintlock is the general term for any firearm based on the flintlock mechanism. The term may also apply to the mechanism itself. Introduced at the beginning of the 17th century, the flintlock rapidly replaced earlier firearm-ignition technologies, such as the doglock, matchlock, and wheellock mechanisms. It continued to be in common use for over two centuries, replaced by percussion cap and, later, cartridge-based systems in the early-to-mid 19th century. Although long superseded by modern firearms, flintlock weapons enjoy continuing popularity with black-powder shooting enthusiasts.

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1. flintlock

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Matched Categories

1. • Gunlock
   • Muzzle Loader

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce FLINTLOCK?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say FLINTLOCK in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of FLINTLOCK in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of FLINTLOCK in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of FLINTLOCK in a Sentence

1. Evan Nappen:

   I called the prosecutor to see what we could do on this, and the prosecutor told me that they were waiting for ballistics, and I ’m thinking, ‘ What ? Ballistics on a flintlock ?'.

2. Evan Nappen:

   This is a Queen Anne flintlock, which is a very pretty gun, the barrel looks like a cannon and it has a single shot – you have to actually untwist the barrel to load it – it’s pretty involved to even attempt to load it. But the craftsmanship is from the 1760s, and it’s just magnificent to think that every piece of it was handmade.

3. Abdraman Youssouf Mery:

   The population in Mali were terrified of giving us information but we used what we had learnt from Flintlock: we helped them and gave them medical assistance, slowly but surely, we won them over.

4. Evan Nappen:

   This is a Queen Anne flintlock, which is a very pretty gun, the barrel looks like a cannon and it has a single shot – you have to actually untwist the barrel to load it – it’s pretty involved to even attempt to load it. But the craftsmanship is from the 1760s, and it’s just magnificent to think that every piece of it was hand-made.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=FLINTLOCK
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Flintlock
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/FLINTLOCK
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=FLINTLOCK
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=FLINTLOCK