firelock UK /ˈfaɪəlɒk/US /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌlɑk/ noun2 •(historical) A form of gunlock, in which the priming is ignited by a spark. •(historical) A firearm using such a gunlock.He looked round for his gun, but in place of the clean well-oiled fowing-piece, he found an old firelock lying by him, the barrel encrusted with rust, the lock falling off, and the stock worm-eaten. — 1819 formsfirelocks