Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arquebus
noun
/ˈɑː.kjʊ.bəs/
Definition
A type of firearm that was used in the 15th to 17th centuries, characterized by a long barrel and a matchlock firing mechanism.
Examples
- The soldier aimed his arquebus carefully before firing at the enemy.
- In many European conflicts, soldiers equipped with arquebuses significantly changed the dynamics of battle.
Meaning
An early gun that was typically supported on a rest or tripod, used by infantry in battles during the Renaissance.
Synonyms
- Musket
- Firearm
- Gun
