Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
harquebus
Noun
/ˈhɑːrkəˌbəs/
Definition
A type of early firearm that was used in the late 15th to early 17th centuries.
Examples
- The soldiers trained extensively with their harquebuses before the battle.
- During the Renaissance, the introduction of the harquebus changed military tactics significantly.
- Many historical reenactments feature the use of the harquebus to reflect the artillery of the period.
Meaning
The harquebus, sometimes spelled arquebus, was a muzzle-loaded firearm that revolutionized warfare during its time, providing infantry with a powerful projectile weapon.
Synonyms
- arquebus
- musket
- firearm
