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musketry

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mus·ket·ry  (msk-tr)
n.
1. The technique of using small arms.
2. Muskets considered as a group.
3. Musketeers considered as a group.

musketry [ˈmʌskɪtrɪ]
n
1. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) muskets or musketeers collectively
2. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) the technique of using small arms

musketry
the art or skill of using muskets.
See also: Weaponry
Musketry muskets collectively, 1646.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.musketry - musketeers and their muskets collectively
army unit - a military unit that is part of an army
armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
musketeer - a foot soldier armed with a musket
2.musketry - the technique of using small arms (especially in battle)
proficiency, technique - skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity; "practice greatly improves proficiency"
Translations
musketry [ˈmʌskɪtrɪ] N (= muskets) → mosquetes mpl; (= firing) → fuego m de mosquetes, tiros mpl
musketry
n (= muskets)Musketen pl; (= troops)Musketiere pl


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The Parvis was filled with a thick smoke, which the musketry streaked with flame.
The Talabas checked their horses, and soon a volley of musketry pealed out on the air.
The rattle of the musketry is continuous, and every bullet's target is that courageous heart.
 
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