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noun
The action that ignites the charge in a firearm.
synonym: gunlock.
is a specific kind of: action, action mechanism.
is a broader term that covers: flintlock | wheel lock.
has as a part: cock, hammer.
is a part of: gun.
Dutch: ontstekingsmechanisme, ontstekingsmiddelPolish: mechanizm odpalający
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