noun Download 🔗Share A form of gunlock, in which the priming is ignited by a spark. Examples : "During the historical reenactment, the soldier carefully loaded his musket, then pulled the trigger, causing the firelock to spark and ignite the gunpowder. " weapon military technology history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A firearm using such a gunlock. Examples : "The museum display featured a long-barreled firelock, a type of gun common in the 18th century. " military weapon history technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading