noun
musket
MUHS-kuht
Musket (noun) means an old type of long-barrelled firearm carried by infantry soldiers before the rifle became standard. Example: “The re-enactors fired their muskets in a smoky volley across the field.”
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An old type of long-barrelled firearm carried by infantry soldiers before the rifle became standard.
"The re-enactors fired their muskets in a smoky volley across the field."
How to use musket
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned, long gun used by soldiers before rifles took over.
Common pairings
load a musket
musket fire
flintlock musket
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- Plural
- muskets
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Etymology
From Middle French mousquet, via Italian moschetto ("little fly"), originally the name for a small hawk before being applied to firearms named after birds of prey.
Frequently asked questions
What does “musket” mean?
The word “musket” means an old type of long-barrelled firearm carried by infantry soldiers before the rifle became standard. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, long gun used by soldiers before rifles took over.
How do you pronounce “musket”?
“Musket” is pronounced MUHS-kuht (/ˈmʌskət/ in IPA).
How do you use “musket” in a sentence?
Here is “musket” used in a sentence: “The re-enactors fired their muskets in a smoky volley across the field.”
What part of speech is “musket”?
“Musket” is a noun.
Where does the word “musket” come from?
The word “musket” comes from Middle French. From Middle French mousquet, via Italian moschetto ("little fly"), originally the name for a small hawk before being applied to firearms named after birds of prey.
