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Matchlock :: Matchlock (n.) An old form of gunlock containing a match for firing the priming; hence, a musket fired by means of a match..

Hammer :: Hammer (n.) That part of a gunlock which strikes the percussion cap, or firing pin; the cock; formerly, however, a piece of steel covering the pan of a flintlock musket and struck by the flint of the cock to ignite the priming..

Plunger :: Plunger (n.) The firing pin of a breechloader.

Gutter :: Gutter (n.) Any narrow channel or groove; as, a gutter formed by erosion in the vent of a gun from repeated firing..

Touch-paper :: Touch-paper (n.) Paper steeped in saltpeter, which burns slowly, and is used as a match for firing gunpowder, and the like..

Shotgun :: Shotgun (n.) A light, smooth-bored gun, often double-barreled, especially designed for firing small shot at short range, and killing small game..

Monk :: Monk (n.) A piece of tinder made of agaric, used in firing the powder hose or train of a mine..

Silence :: Silence (v. t.) To cause to cease firing, as by a vigorous cannonade; as, to silence the batteries of an enemy..

Matross :: Matross (n.) Formerly, in the British service, a gunner or a gunner's mate; one of the soldiers in a train of artillery, who assisted the gunners in loading, firing, and sponging the guns..

Murdress :: Murdress (n.) A battlement in ancient fortifications with interstices for firing through.

Gunshot :: Gunshot (n.) Act of firing a gun; a shot.

Breastheight :: Breastheight (n.) The interior slope of a fortification, against which the garrison lean in firing..

Linstock :: Linstock (n.) A pointed forked staff, shod with iron at the foot, to hold a lighted match for firing cannon..

Foul :: Foul (superl.) Covered with, or containing, extraneous matter which is injurious, noxious, offensive, or obstructive; filthy; dirty; not clean; polluted; nasty; defiled; as, a foul cloth; foul hands; a foul chimney; foul air; a ship's bottom is foul when overgrown with barnacles; a gun becomes foul from repeated firing; a well is foul with polluted water..

Firing :: Firing (n.) Fuel; firewood or coal.

Mouse :: Mouse (n.) A match used in firing guns or blasting.

Fuel :: Fuel (v. t.) To store or furnish with fuel or firing.

Cock :: Cock (v. i.) To draw back the hammer of a firearm, and set it for firing..

Cock :: Cock (v. t.) To draw the hammer of (a firearm) fully back and set it for firing.

Foul :: Foul (v. t.) To incrust (the bore of a gun) with burnt powder in the process of firing.

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