flintlock

/ˈflɪntˌlɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of muzzle-loading firearm that uses a piece of flint to strike a spark and ignite the gunpowder, typically used in the 16th to 19th centuries.

“The soldier loaded his flintlock musket and prepared for battle.”

Synonyms

  • firearm
  • muzzle-loader

Antonyms

  • non-firearm
  • safety