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arquebus volley

nounfemininearcaico/ɐɾkɐbuˈzadɐ/rare

ar·ca·bu·za·da

Definition

Shot from an arquebus; volley of arquebus shots.
An arquebus volley echoed in the valley, signaling the start of the battle.
The musketeers' arquebus volleys opened gaps in the enemy ranks.

Etymology

De 'arcabuz' + sufixo '-ada'.

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