Wheellock
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Wheellock is a noun meaning (historical, firearms) An early type of firearm, using a spring-driven wheel against a flint to make sparks in the firing pan.
Meaning
(historical, firearms) An early type of firearm, using a spring-driven wheel against a flint to make sparks in the firing pan.
Word Forms
- wheellocks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lockwork, spanner, lock, wheelgun, clogwheel, wheel clamp.
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