The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GUNLOCK , but the solution may also be EJECTOR which is one of the most recent solution (2015 in New York Times).
Firearm mechanism crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| GUNLOCK | 50 % | 7 |
| EJECTOR | 50 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Firearm mechanism
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- gunlock
- ejector
- extractor
- firing pin
- automatic
- bolt
- cock
- lock
- locking
- locks
- trigger
- cartridge ejector
Crossword Answer definitions
GUNLOCK noun- A mechanism fitted to a cannon that fires it when a cord is pulled.
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