Definitions for Gunlock

Gunlock gun·lock

Spelling: [guhn-lok]
IPA: /ˈgʌnˌlɒk/

Gunlock is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 100 anagrams from letters in Gunlock (cgklnou).

Definitions for Gunlock

noun

  1. the mechanism of a firearm by which the charge is exploded.

Origin of Gunlock

First recorded in 1645-55; gun1 + lock1

Examples for Gunlock

Fowler took to a tree, and shot Indians till his gunlock got out of order.

A bombshell filled with gunpowder, a gunlock, and a small clock, have been suggested as forming the components of this invention.

He arranged a system of signals with Shorty, by which one click of his gunlock meant halt, and two to come ahead.

Inside it was a clock, which could be set to run a certain time and then loosen a sort of gunlock.

Si clicked his gunlock, and waited till he had counted 25 rebels gathered there, which seemed to be all, as no more appeared.

Shorty's thumb played a little with his gunlock, but Si restrained him with a look.

Shorty turned around and backed up to him so that the calves of their legs touched, and began intently studying his gunlock.

Word Value for Gunlock
Scrable

14

Words with friends

19

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