Synonyms for flintlock
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : flint-lok |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈflɪntˌlɒk |
Top 10 synonyms for flintlock Other synonyms for the word flintlock
Définition of flintlock
Origin :- 1680s as a type of musket-firing mechanism, from flint + lock (n.1).
- As in gun : noun weapon that shoots
- 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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