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musket
nounmasculinehistóricouncommon/muʃ.ˈkɛ.tɨ/mos·que·te
Definition
1An old portable firearm with a long barrel, used between the 16th and 19th centuries, precursor to the rifle.
Usage examples
“The soldiers lined up to fire their muskets.”
“The military museum has an impressive collection of 18th-century muskets.”
Common combinations
flintlock musketcompany of musketeersto load a musket