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Synonyms for flintlock


Grammar : Noun
Spell : flint-lok
Phonetic Transcription : ˈflɪntˌlɒk

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Définition of flintlock

Origin :
  • 1680s as a type of musket-firing mechanism, from flint + lock (n.1).
  • As in gun : noun weapon that shoots
Example sentences :
  • The parted edges disclosed also the butts of two flintlock pistols.
  • Extract from : « The Rescue » by Joseph Conrad
  • Silver glittered about the flintlock and the hardwood stock of his gun.
  • Extract from : « The Rescue » by Joseph Conrad
  • Dave took the shotgun an' pap has grandpap's flintlock, but Billy didn't have a gun.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • If not he knows nothing of flintlock guns, and I must explain.
  • Extract from : « The Big Brother » by George Cary Eggleston
  • And old Flintlock has voiced the sentiments of the entire party.
  • Extract from : « Flash-lights from the Seven Seas » by William L. Stidger
  • The mossback cannot win, because he prefers a flintlock to a Mauser.
  • Extract from : « Chapters in Rural Progress » by Kenyon L. Butterfield
  • It was still a long shot from him, as he had only a smooth-bore, flintlock gun.
  • Extract from : « Oowikapun » by Egerton Ryerson Young
  • "I hope that's sent them about their business," said Reeves, as he reloaded the flintlock.
  • Extract from : « Captured at Tripoli » by Percy F. Westerman
  • The weapon, according to the times, was a flintlock, single-barreled muzzle-loader.
  • Extract from : « Dynamite Stories » by Hudson Maxim
  • We would strike fire by means of the flintlock gun which we had with us.
  • Extract from : « History of the Donner Party » by C.F. McGlashan
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