# firelock

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfaɪəlɒk/

## Definitions
1. A form of gunlock, in which the priming is ignited by a spark.
2. A firearm using such a gunlock.

## Etymology
From fire + lock.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/firelock