wheellock

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Synonyms: wheel lock, wheelock, wheelwork, wheelback

Antonyms: wheel lock, wheelock, wheelwork, wheelback

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|historical|firearms}} An early type of [[firearm]], using a [[spring]]-driven wheel against a [[flint]] to make [[spark]]s in the firing pan.

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