firelock

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Synonyms: forelock, firecock, forelook, firework, airlock, relock, fishlock, air lock, fireback, livelock, firelocks

Antonyms: forelock, firecock, forelook, firework, airlock, relock, fishlock, air lock, fireback, livelock, firelocks

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|historical}} A [[form#Noun|form]] of [[gunlock]], in which the [[priming#Noun|priming]] is [[ignite]]d by a [[spark#Noun|spark]]. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|by extension|historical}} A [[firearm]] [[use#Verb|using]] such a gunlock. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}

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