Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
musket
noun
/ˈmʌskɪt/
Definition
A musket is a long-barreled firearm that was historically used by infantry soldiers, particularly from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
Examples
- During the Revolutionary War, soldiers on both sides were armed with muskets.
- The vintage musket on display at the museum dates back to the 1700s.
- He learned to shoot with a musket as part of his historical reenactment group.
Meaning
The term musket refers to an early type of gun that required manual reloading and was primarily designed for military use. Muskets were usually smoothbore weapons, which meant they had a smooth inner barrel that was not rifled.
Synonyms
- firearm
- rifle
- gun
- weapon
