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gunlock

/ˈɡʌn.lɒk/

Traduction: Nom désignant le mécanisme d'une arme à feu qui enflamme la charge, permettant le coup de feu.

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noun

/ˈɡʌn.lɒk/C2formal
  • frNom désignant le mécanisme d'une arme à feu qui enflamme la charge, permettant le coup de feu.

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

  1. Firearm ignition mechanismC1formal

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

    frmécanisme d'armement à percussion

    • 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.

    Synonymesfiring mechanismlock

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  • gunlocks plural form
  • gunlocks' possessive plural form
  • gunlock's possessive singular form