matchlock (Meaning)
matchlock (n)
an early style of musket; a slow-burning wick would be lowered into a hole in the breech to ignite the charge
matchlock (n.)
An old form of gunlock containing a match for firing the priming; hence, a musket fired by means of a match.
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an early style of musket; a slow-burning wick would be lowered into a hole in the breech to ignite the chargeAn old form of gunlock containing a match for firin
musket, culverin, harquebus, firelock, blunderbuss,arquebus, flintlock, firearm, breechloader, smoothbore
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The matchlock rifle was commonly used during the 16th and 17th centuries.
A matchlock's firing mechanism relied on a burning match held in a clamp.
The matchlock's slow ignition time made it difficult to aim accurately.
Despite its drawbacks, the matchlock was a significant improvement over earlier firearms.
