boxlock

English

noun
Definitions
  • (firearms) A style of double-barrelled shotgun with concealed, self-cocking hammers that use a break-open action.

Etymology

Compound from English box (verb, a blow with the fist, boxhaul, box, case, punch) + English lock (tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair).

Origin

English

lock

Gloss

tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair

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