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flintlock

/ˈflɪntˌlɒk/

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

Examples :

"The museum displayed a pirate's flintlock, complete with a small pouch for powder and lead balls. "
weapon military history technology machine

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Illustration museum

museum noun

/mjuːˈziːəm/ /mjuˈzi.əm/

A building or institution dedicated to the acquisition, conservation, study, exhibition, and educational interpretation of objects having scientific, historical, cultural or artistic value.

"The local museum has an excellent exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts. "

Illustration powder

powder noun

/ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/

The fine particles which are the result of reducing dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.

"The old book was covered in a fine layer of powder. "

Illustration loaded

loaded verb

/ˈləʊdɪd/ /ˈloʊdɪd/

To put a load on or in (a means of conveyance or a place of storage).

"The dock workers refused to load the ship."

Illustration firearm

firearm noun

/ˈfaɪərɑːrm/ /ˈfaɪərɑːrm/

A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

"The hunter carefully handled the firearm, knowing it contained explosive powder to propel the lead projectile. "

Illustration firing

firing verb

/ˈfaɪɹɪŋ/

To set (something, often a building) on fire.

"The careless student accidentally fired the paper in the wastebasket. "

Illustration pirate

pirate noun

/ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/

A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.

"You should be cautious due to the Somali pirates."

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complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

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spring verb

/spɹɪŋ/

To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

"Lifting the heavy box sprang his back, causing him a lot of pain. "

Illustration sparks

sparks noun

/spɑːrks/

A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.

"The welder used a torch that sent out sparks of hot metal. "

Illustration displayed

displayed verb

/dɪsˈpleɪd/

To show conspicuously; to exhibit; to demonstrate; to manifest.

"The store displayed the new fall clothing in its front window. "

Illustration early

early noun

/ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/

A shift (scheduled work period) that takes place early in the day.

"The early shift at the bakery starts at 4:00 am. "

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strike noun

/stɹaɪk/

A status resulting from a batter swinging and missing a pitch, or not swinging at a pitch when the ball goes in the strike zone, or hitting a foul ball that is not caught.

"The batter got three strikes and was out. "