What is another word for firelock?
Pronunciation: [fˈa͡ɪ͡əlɒk] (IPA) 
A firelock is a type of musket or flintlock firearm that was used in the 17th and 18th centuries. Other synonyms for firelock include musket, flintlock, and matchlock. These firearms all use a combination of gunpowder and a projectile, such as a ball or bullet, to generate a force that propels the projectile forward. Other similar firearms include rifles, which have a rifled barrel that imparts a spin to the projectile for improved accuracy, and shotguns, which fire small pellets instead of a single bullet. Despite their historical significance, firelocks and other early firearms are largely obsolete today due to advances in technology and the development of more advanced firearms.
