Synonyms for matchlock
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Early type of firearm, using a smoldering piece of cord to fire the powder in the firing pan.
Forms
- Plural
- matchlocks → guns…
Example sentences
- gun My brother was threatened by someone waving a gun.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| matchlock | steady | |
| gun | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- gun1