Meaning of the word musket in English

What does musket mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

musket

US /ˈmʌs.kɪt/

UK /ˈmʌs.kɪt/

a light gun with a long barrel and a smooth bore, typically fired from the shoulder and used by infantry soldiers from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Example:

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The soldiers loaded their muskets for battle.

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He cleaned his antique musket carefully.

Synonym:

firearm gun rifle