Musket: meaning, definitions and examples

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musket

 

[ หˆmสŒskษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical firearm

A musket is a type of long gun that was prominent from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Typically smoothbore, muskets were used by infantry soldiers and featured long barrels and a heavy weight. They were typically fired from the shoulder and often relied on gunpowder and lead balls as ammunition. The introduction of rifled barrels greatly improved accuracy, but the musket remained a common weapon in military conflicts for many years.

Synonyms

firearm, gun, weapon

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers marched with their muskets at the ready.
  • During the battle, the muskets fired in unison.
  • He displayed an antique musket from the Revolutionary War.

Translations

Translations of the word "musket" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mosquete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคธเฅเค•เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Musket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ senapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผัƒัˆะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ muszkiet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚นใ‚ฑใƒƒใƒˆ้Šƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mousquet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mosquete

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muskete

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋จธ์Šคํ‚ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู†ุฏู‚ูŠุฉ ู…ูˆุณูƒูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ musket

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ muลกketa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซๆžช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ musket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ musket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผัƒัะบะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒกแƒ™แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ musket

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mosquete

Etymology

The term 'musket' originates from the Middle French word 'masquette', which referred to a small bird, and was later adapted to describe a type of firearm. Initially, muskets were used in the late 15th century as the first handheld gunpowder weapons. Early muskets were cumbersome and not very accurate, but they represented a significant evolution in weapon technology. Over time, improvements were made regarding firing mechanisms and ammunition. By the 18th century, muskets such as the British Brown Bess became standard issue for the army. The musket's design and use were pivotal in various historical conflicts, including the American Revolutionary War, where they played a crucial role in infantry tactics. The decline of the musket came with advancements in firearm technology, leading to the development of more accurate and efficient rifles.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,223, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.