matchlock

/ˈmætʃlɒk/

Definitions

1. noun

an early type of firearm that uses a piece of cord or a strip of wood, or a ‘match’, which is ignited to produce a flame that ignites the gunpowder in the barrel.

“The musketeer loaded his trusty matchlock and prepared for battle.”

Synonyms

  • flintlock
  • muzzleloader

Antonyms

  • pistol
  • semiautomatic