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Meaning of "flintlock" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FLINTLOCK

flintlock  [ˈflɪntˌlɒk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLINTLOCK

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Flintlock is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FLINTLOCK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

flintlock

Flintlock

Flintlock is the general term for any firearm based on the flintlock mechanism. The term may also apply to the mechanism itself. Introduced at the beginning of the 17th century, the flintlock rapidly replaced earlier firearm-ignition technologies, such as the doglock, matchlock, and wheellock mechanisms. It continued to be in common use for over two centuries, replaced by percussion cap and, later, cartridge-based systems in the early-to-mid 19th century. Although long superseded by modern firearms, flintlock weapons enjoy continuing popularity with black-powder shooting enthusiasts.

Definition of flintlock in the English dictionary

The definition of flintlock in the dictionary is an obsolete gunlock in which the charge is ignited by a spark produced by a flint in the hammer. Other definition of flintlock is a firearm having such a lock.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FLINTLOCK


airlock
ˈɛəˌlɒk
antilock
ˈæntɪˌlɒk
deadlock
ˈdɛdˌlɒk
fetlock
ˈfɛtˌlɒk
forelock
ˈfɔːˌlɒk
genlock
ˈdʒɛnˌlɒk
gridlock
ˈɡrɪdˌlɒk
hammerlock
ˈhæməˌlɒk
headlock
ˈhɛdˌlɒk
hemlock
ˈhɛmˌlɒk
lovelock
ˈlʌvˌlɒk
matchlock
ˈmætʃˌlɒk
Matlock
ˈmætˌlɒk
overlock
ˈəʊvəˌlɒk
padlock
ˈpædˌlɒk
sherlock
ˈʃɜːˌlɒk
Shylock
ˈʃaɪˌlɒk
warlock
ˈwɔːˌlɒk
wristlock
ˈrɪstˌlɒk
ziplock
ˈzɪpˌlɒk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLINTLOCK

flinders
Flinders bar
Flinders Island
Flinders Range
flindersia
fling
flinger
flinkite
flint
flint glass
flinthead
flintier
flintiest
flintify
flintily
flintiness
flintlike
Flintoff
Flintshire
flinty

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLINTLOCK

a chip off the old block
alarm clock
block
born out of wedlock
building block
bullock
clock
digital clock
eight o´clock
flock
Glock
lock
o´clock
on the block
overclock
Pollock
putlock
the clock
unblock
unlock

Synonyms and antonyms of flintlock in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «flintlock» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FLINTLOCK

Find out the translation of flintlock to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of flintlock from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flintlock» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

燧发枪
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

flintlock
570 millions of speakers

English

flintlock
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

flintlock
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فلينتلوك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кремневый
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pederneira
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

flintlock
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

silex
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Flintlock
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Steinschloss
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フリントロック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수발
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Flintlock
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đồ bật lửa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

flintlock
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्लिंटलॉक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çakmaklı tüfek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

a pietra focaia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

flintlock
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кремінний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cremene
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

flintlock
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

voorlaaiers
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flintlåsets
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

flintlåsen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of flintlock

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLINTLOCK»

The term «flintlock» is regularly used and occupies the 85.871 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FLINTLOCK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about flintlock

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLINTLOCK»

Discover the use of flintlock in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flintlock and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Flintlock: Its Origin, Development, and Use
"This great work is doubtless the most important and most splendidly produced single work in the literature of arms and armor."J. F...
Torsten Lenk, J. F. Hayward, 2007
2
Flintlock
The novel takes readers from the halls of Monticello to the dark and bloody ground of Kentucky to the Natchez Trace.
Jason Manning, 1994
3
From Flintlock to Rifle: Infantry Tactics, 1740-1866
This book provides a comprehensive study of the major changes in infantry tactics from the time of Fredrick the Great to the beginning of what many see as the era of modern war in the 1860's.
Steven T. Ross, 2012
4
The Marshall Islands 1944: Operation Flintlock, the Capture ...
Following the capture of Tarawa in November 1943, American eyes turned to the Marshall Islands.
Gordon Rottman, 2013
5
The Locket and the Flintlock
Will the masked outlaw who stole Lucia’s locket also claim her heart?
Rebecca S. Buck, 2012
6
From spear to flintlock: a history of war in Europe and the ...
This is a fast-paced survey of the history of war in the Eurasian world from classical Greece to the French Revolution.
Frederic J. Baumgartner, 1991
7
Flintlock
The Mexican stood, grimfaced, waiting for Flintlock's answer. Rain ticked on the shoulders of his oilskin army cloak as thunder roared and lightning clashed. To the north, above the distant mountains,a streakof lightgrayshowed among the ...
William W. Johnstone, J.A. Johnstone, 2013
8
Foxfire 5
The fifth Foxfire volume includes rain-making, blacksmithing, bear hunting, flintlock rifles, and more. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Foxfire Fund, Inc., Eliot Wigginton, 2011
9
American Military Shoulder Arms, Volume III: Flintlock ...
This third volume in Moller’s authoritative reference work describes muzzleloading percussion shoulder arms procured by the U.S. government for issue to federal and state armed forces in the period that includes the Civil War.
George D. Moller, 2011
10
British Military Flintlock Rifles 1740 - 1840: The Story of ...
A great read for those interested in military history, marksmanship in the British Army, accoutrements and ammunition, the story of the Riflemen in the British service and antique firearms enthusiasts as a reference for identifying rifles.
Bruce N. Canfield, Robert L. Lamoreaux, De Witt Bailey, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLINTLOCK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flintlock is used in the context of the following news items.
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Register to participate in 44th annual Peninsula Long Rifles …
The four-day primitive camp-out for 1840s trapper and trader re-enactors and primitive riflery enthusiasts will include more than 100 flintlock, ... «Peninsula Daily, Jul 15»
2
Boone blademaster makes cutting-edge knives, tomahawks
He loved the romance of the frontier days when pioneers relied on hunting knives, powder horns and flintlock rifles. He taught himself how to ... «Asheville Citizen-Times, Jul 15»
3
North Haven continues stormwater awareness efforts
... Corporate Drive, Cricket Court, Edison Drive, Elliot Court, Fallon Drive, Fawn Ridge Road, Flintlock Road, Goodwill Road, Heritage Hill Road ... «Post-Chronicle, Jul 15»
4
The Fresh Market opening Northland store
... N.C.-based specialty grocery store chain said it has signed a lease in the Shoppes at Shoal Creek, at Missouri 152 and Flintlock Road. «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
5
Independence Day
Revolutionary War period soldiers from Mott's 6th Company, 2nd Continental Artillery were on hand to demonstrate drill, artillery, and flintlock ... «Town Topics, Jul 15»
6
First Missouri State Liars' Contest July 11
... first Missouri State Liars' Contest this Saturday, July 11, at the Story Center, located at the Woodneath Library Center, 8900 N. Flintlock Road. «The Kearney Courier, Jul 15»
7
Remembering the original Independence Day
Using flintlock Pennsylvania long rifles, members of the local ... After the reading, members of the chapter lined up with flintlock rifles and fired ... «Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era, Jul 15»
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Pics of the Week: June 29 -
Cpl. Dan Woodward, of Maumee, left and front, fires a flintlock musket Enlarge | Buy This Photo Cpl. Dan Woodward, of Maumee, left and front, ... «Toledo Blade, Jul 15»
9
Boys Scouts stakes out new ground
The new council takes in six districts: Great Eastern, Northern Light, West Wind, Flintlock, Sons of Liberty and Great Blue Hill. The decision to ... «Daily Item, Jul 15»
10
Woodford County: Revolutionary Kids Day is July 18
... flintlock rifle shooting, fire starting and tomahawk throwing. A Revolutionary War cannon, currently undergoing restoration, will be displayed. «Lexington Herald Leader, Jul 15»

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