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