Meaning of the word muskets in English

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

muskets

US /ˈmʌskɪts/
UK /ˈmʌskɪts/

Plural Noun

heavy, large-caliber smoothbore firearms, typically fired from the shoulder, used by infantry soldiers from the 16th to 19th centuries

Example:
The soldiers loaded their muskets and prepared for battle.
The sound of firing muskets filled the air.