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Vocabulary Entry
flintlock
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of firearm that ignites its charge by means of a spark from a flint.
Example Sentences
"The pirate fired his flintlock, sending a shot across the deck."
"Historically, flintlocks were widely used in the 17th and 18th centuries."
"He displayed a beautifully crafted flintlock in his collection of antique weapons."
V
verb
To fire or discharge a flintlock firearm.
Example Sentences
"The soldier flintlocked his weapon before aiming at the target."
"She carefully flintlocked the old musket, making sure to handle it safely."
"They learned how to flintlock in the reenactment of the historical battle."