Similar words: matchless, hatchling, match, matched, matching, mismatch, matchable, unmatched. Meaning: ['mætʃlɑk /-lфk] 
n. an early style of musket; a slow-burning wick would be lowered into a hole in the breech to ignite the charge.
n. an early style of musket; a slow-burning wick would be lowered into a hole in the breech to ignite the charge. 
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1 These mercenaries prefer the complexities of the matchlock firing mechanism over the physical conditioning required to make effective archer.
2 Flintlock:Ignition system for firearms developed in the early 16th century, it superseded the matchlock and the wheel lock.
3 Flintlock: Ignition system for firearms early 16 th century, It'superseded the matchlock and the wheel lock.
4 The lighter caliver is therefore a more fitting choice for these men who prefer the complexities of the matchlock firing mechanism over the physical conditioning required to make effective archer.
5 Twelve men all equipped, having each his rest and his matchlock.
6 While underneath, in a corner, were fowling piece, musket, and matchlock.