A sharpened flint for the lock of a gun, to ignite the charge. It was in common use before the introduction of percussion caps.
That branch of military science which comprehends the theory of projectiles, and the manner of constructing and using ordnance.
See Gyneocracy.
A black, granular, explosive substance, consisting of an intimate mechanical mixture of niter, charcoal, and sulphur. It is used in gunnery and blasting.