flintlock

• 名词，指一种枪械的发火装置，通过燧石撞击产生火花点燃火药；也指装有这种燧发装置的枪械。

A noun referring to a type of gunlock that uses flint to create a spark to ignite the charge, or a firearm equipped with such a lock.

1. Type of firearmC1formal

   A muzzle-loading firearm that uses a flintlock mechanism to ignite the gunpowder.

   燧发枪

   • The soldier carried a flintlock musket into battle.
   • Collectors often seek antique flintlock pistols.
   • The flintlock rifle was a significant advancement in weaponry.

   同义词firelock

2. Gunlock mechanismC1formal

   An obsolete gunlock where a piece of flint is held in the hammer; when the hammer strikes a steel plate, it creates a spark that ignites the gunpowder.

   燧发枪机

   • The flintlock mechanism was a key innovation in the 17th century.
   • He carefully examined the flintlock on the old musket.
   • The flintlock replaced earlier matchlock designs.