English Dictionary

firelock

/ˈfaɪəlɒk/

noun

(historical) A form of gunlock, in which the priming is ignited by a spark. / (by extension, historical) A firearm using such a gunlock.

The soldier loaded his firelock before heading into battle.

意味（1）

(historical) A form of gunlock, in which the priming is ignited by a spark.

意味（2）

(by extension, historical) A firearm using such a gunlock.

He looked round for his gun, but in place of the clean well-oiled fowing-piece, he found an old firelock lying by him, the barrel encrusted with rust, the lock falling off, and the stock worm-eaten.