词族 · matchlock
词形变化
英语词源
- matchlock (n.)
- 1690s, from match (n.1), in reference to the firing mechanism, + lock (n.1) in the firearm sense (1540s); probably so called for its resemblance to a door-latching device.
权威例句
- 1. Twelve men all equipped, having each his rest and his matchlock.
- 十二个人,全副装备, 每人都配了枪架和火绳枪.
- 2. While underneath, in a corner, were fowling piece, musket, and matchlock.
- 下面, 角落里, 堆着鸟枪, 步枪, 和火绳枪.
- 3. Flintlock: Ignition system for firearms early 16 th century, It'superseded the matchlock and the wheel lock.
- 燧发机: 火器点火系统,始于16世纪初, 取代火绳机和转轮打火机转轮打火机.