ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (mythology) A mythical creature with a human body and a dog's head.

Example Sentences

Holonym: firearm

Word Forms

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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