What does matchlock mean?
A type of firearm that uses a piece of cord or a piece of string to ignite the gunpowder, typically by being held over a burning ember or spark.
Example
"The matchlock was a common firearm during the 16th and 17th centuries, but it was eventually replaced by more reliable and efficient firearms."
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