GUNLOCK

gunlock, firing mechanism

(noun) the action that ignites the charge in a firearm

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

gunlock (plural gunlocks)

A mechanism fitted to a cannon that fires it when a cord is pulled.

Hypernyms

• lock

Source: Wiktionary


Gun"lock`, n.

Definition: The lock of a gun, for producing the discharge. See Lock.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

4 June 2025

LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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