musquet in a sentence
n.
Definition
Musquet: a type of long firearm used by infantry, particularly popular in the 17th century.
Sample Sentences
- The musquet was a favored weapon among infantry in the 17th century.
- During the reenactment, the soldiers demonstrated how to properly load and fire a musquet.
- He admired the craftsmanship of the antique musquet displayed in the museum.
- The musquet's firing mechanism was complicated, yet it became a standard in many armies.
- In historical novels, the musquet often symbolizes the shift from melee to ranged combat.
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