gunlock

[ guhn-lok ]

noun
  1. the mechanism of a firearm by which the charge is exploded.

Origin of gunlock

1
First recorded in 1645–55; gun1 + lock1

Words Nearby gunlock

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How to use gunlock in a sentence

  • Inside it was a clock, which could be set to run a certain time and then loosen a sort of gunlock.

  • Shorty turned around and backed up to him so that the calves of their legs touched, and began intently studying his gunlock.

  • He arranged a system of signals with Shorty, by which one click of his gunlock meant halt, and two to come ahead.

  • Si clicked his gunlock, and waited till he had counted 25 rebels gathered there, which seemed to be all, as no more appeared.

  • A small gunlock was armed with an excellent flint, and, on being snapped in an exhausted receiver, did not produce any light.

British Dictionary definitions for gunlock

gunlock

/ (ˈɡʌnˌlɒk) /


noun
  1. the mechanism in some firearms that causes the charge to be exploded

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