n. A flint-lock musket: originally so called in English, to distinguish it from the matchlock previously in use, from the French name of the piece of steel against which the flint strikes fire.n. In her.: A bearing differing from the lozenge in being longer in proportion to its breadth, and named from its shape, which resembles that of a spindle.n. A representation of a spindle covered with yarn.Capable of being melted or rendered fluid by heat.Running or flowing, as a liquid.