Meaning Of The Word Matchlock

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Matchlock Meaning

Matchlock Definition
Matchlock Definition

What's The Definition Of Matchlock?

matchlock in American English
an old type of gunlock in which the charge of powder was ignited by a slow-burning match2 (sense 1)
noun: an old form of gunlock in which the priming was ignited by a slow match

matchlock in British English
noun: an obsolete type of gunlock igniting the powder by means of a slow match

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