What is another word for flintlocks?
Pronunciation: [flˈɪntlɒks] (IPA) 
Flintlocks are antique firearms that use flint to create sparks and ignite gunpowder, thus firing the bullet. Synonyms for flintlocks include muzzleloaders, muskets, and blunderbusses. Muzzleloaders are a specific type of flintlock that has a long barrel and is loaded from the muzzle end. Muskets are another type of flintlock, which were commonly used in the military during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly during the American Revolution. Finally, blunderbusses are short-barreled flintlocks with a wide muzzle, which were preferred by pirates and highwaymen for their brutal appearance. Although flintlocks are no longer in widespread use, they remain iconic symbols of historical warfare and hunting.
