Flintlock Definition

flintlock
noun
  1. a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock
  2. an obsolete gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge

"Flintlock" in song lyrics

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  • "pennsylvania transitional flintlock"
    AOL — AOL
  • "pennsylvania flintlock"
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