Gunlocks

/ˈɡʌnlɑks/ noun

Definition

Plural of gunlock; multiple firing mechanisms on guns.

Etymology

Plural form of 'gunlock' (gun + lock). Standard English pluralization of the compound noun.

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Historical gunsmiths became celebrities because high-quality gunlocks determined whether your rifle would fire reliably in battle—a faulty gunlock could cost you your life, making gunlock makers some of the most valued craftspeople.

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