Doghead
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Doghead is a noun meaning (firearms) That part of a matchlock or flintlock gun or rifle that holds the burning fuse or flint and applies it to the gunpowder.
Meaning
(firearms) That part of a matchlock or flintlock gun or rifle that holds the burning fuse or flint and applies it to the gunpowder.
More Meanings
- (mythology) A mythical creature with a human body and a dog's head.
Example Sentences
Holonym: firearm
Word Forms
- dogheads
Synonyms for doghead
Depending on context, synonyms include cynocephalus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include doglock, firelock, matchlock, mouse, snaplock, hand.
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