Touchhole

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. The opening in early firearms and cannons through which the powder was ignited.
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  • n. Alternative spelling of touch hole.
    • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. The vent of a cannon or other firearm, by which fire is communicateed to the powder of the charge.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A small tubular opening through the thickness of the barrel of a gun, cannon, or pistol, by means of which fire is communicated to the charge within.
    • Word Usage
    "It was loaded to the muzzle; but just as the pilot was about to apply a red-hot coal to the touchhole, Mr. Fogg said, “Hoist your flag!”"
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