Flintlock: meaning, definitions and examples

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flintlock

 

[ หˆflษชntหŒlษ’k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

firearm mechanism

A flintlock is a type of firearm mechanism that was widely used from the 17th to the 19th century. It ignites gunpowder by the spark generated from a piece of flint striking steel. This design was a significant advancement over previous ignition systems.

Synonyms

firearm, matchlock, snaphaunce.

Examples of usage

  • The soldier loaded his flintlock before the battle.
  • They showcased a collection of antique flintlock pistols.
  • Flintlock rifles were common during the Revolutionary War.
  • He carefully preserved the flintlock used by his ancestor.

Translations

Translations of the word "flintlock" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pederneira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเคฟเค‚เคŸเคฒเฅ‰เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Steinschloss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kunci batu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะผ'ัะฝะธะน ะทะฐะผะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamek krzemowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒชใƒณใƒˆใƒญใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉcanisme ร  silex

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lock de pedernal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงakmak kilidi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ฆฐํŠธ๋ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูู„ ุงู„ูู„ุงู†ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iskล™iฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ iskrovรฝ zรกmok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“็ซ็Ÿณ้”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kremenjak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ steinglugg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัั‚ะฐั€ะปั‹ ะบั–ะปั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒกแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸ kilidi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cerradura de pedernal

Etymology

The term 'flintlock' derives from the use of flint to create a spark necessary for firing the weapon. This ignition system replaced earlier designs, such as the matchlock, which used a burning wick to ignite gunpowder. The flintlock mechanism was developed in the early 17th century, with advancements in design making it more reliable and efficient. By the late 18th century, flintlocks were standard in military and civilian firearms. Although eventually replaced by percussion caps and later firing mechanisms, the flintlock remains a significant historical development in the evolution of firearms, marking the transition from primitive firearms to more modern designs.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,877 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.