lockwork

English

noun
Definitions
  • (firearms) The assembly forming the firing mechanism of a gun.

Etymology

Compound from English lock (tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair) + English work (made of specified material).

Origin

English

work

Gloss

made of specified material

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