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gunlock

/ˈɡʌn.lɒk/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈɡʌn.lɒk/

A noun referring to the mechanism in a firearm that ignites the charge, enabling the weapon to fire.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее механизм в огнестрельном оружии, который воспламеняет заряд, позволяя произвести выстрел.
  1. Firearm ignition mechanism C1 formal

    The mechanism in a firearm that ignites the propellant charge, such as a flintlock, matchlock, or percussion lock.

    • The antique rifle had a beautifully crafted gunlock.
    • He carefully cleaned the gunlock to ensure it would fire properly.
    • The gunlock mechanism was a key innovation in early firearms.

    🇷🇺Замок огнестрельного оружия

    Synonyms: firing mechanismlock

  • gunlocks plural form
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  • gunlock's possessive singular form