Word: matchlock
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: match
lock
Definition: The gunlock used in such a weapon, having a slow smouldering match, see: slow match.
Morphemes:
Affix: match
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make a successful match or pairing.
Affix: lock
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The firing mechanism; the action that ignites the charge in a firearm