1. An obsolete gunlock that has flint embedded in the hammer; the flint makes a spark that ignites the charge
   "The museum displayed an antique flintlock pistol from the 18th century"
    
2. A muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock
   "The museum displayed an antique flintlock from the 18th century";
   - firelock [archaic]

Derived forms: flintlocks

Type of: firing mechanism, gunlock, muzzle loader

Encyclopedia: Flintlock