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Flintlock Definition & Meaning

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does flintlock mean?
a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock an obsolete gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge
What part of speech is flintlock?
Flintlock is a noun.
How many definitions does flintlock have?
Flintlock has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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