musket
Pronunciation: [ˈmʌskɪt]
Word
Context: "historical weapons"
(noun) a musket is a type of gun that soldiers used a long time ago. It’s a big, long gun that needs to be loaded with gunpowder and a bullet before it can be fired. People used muskets in battles and wars.
Example
During the reenactment, the solider proudly fired his musket into the air.
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The soldier realized he had forgotten to load his musket before the battle began.
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What did soldiers use to fight before modern guns were invented?
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