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Meaning of matchlock | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˈmatʃlɒk/

Definitions

Early type of firearm, using a smoldering piece of cord to fire the powder in the firing pan.
historical
The gunlock used in such a weapon, having a slow smouldering match.

Equivalents

Suomi lunttulukko

Français platine à mèche

Examples

“I crept silently up the hill-road, but the fuse of my matchlock was wetted with the rain, and I could not slay Daoud Shah from afar.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

matchlockman Matchmake matchmakee Matchmaker Matchmakers Matchmaking