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flintlock
noun flint·lock \ˈflint-ˌläk\
Definition of FLINTLOCK
1
: a lock for a gun or pistol having a flint in the hammer for striking a spark to ignite the charge
2
: a firearm fitted with a flintlock
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First Known Use of FLINTLOCK
1683
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FLINTLOCK Defined for Kids
flintlock
noun flint·lock \ˈflint-ˌläk\
Definition of FLINTLOCK for Kids
: an old-fashioned firearm using a piece of flint for striking a spark to fire the charge
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