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musket

/muhs-kit/US // ˈmʌs kɪt //UK // (ˈmʌskɪt) //

火枪,枪支,枪

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a heavy, large-caliber smoothbore gun for infantry soldiers, introduced in the 16th century: the predecessor of the modern rifle.
    • : the male sparrow hawk, Accipiter nisus.

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Examples

  • A fellow rudely clad—a hybrid between man-at-arms and lackey—lounged on a musket to confront them in the gateway.

  • Keeping up an ululating clamor of commands, he ran to the roof of the dwelling, snatched up a musket and took steady aim.

  • They were well-acquainted with the effects of a musket, although not the least alarmed at having one fired off near them.

  • Upon none more so than he, who shoulders his musket, girds on his sword, and faces the enemy on to the charge.

  • One of these sentinels was the farmer Andrew Black, with a cavalry sword belted to his waist, and a rusty musket on his shoulder.