musket
noun
mus·ket
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Definition of musket
: a heavy large-caliber muzzle-loading usually smoothbore shoulder firearm
broadly
: a shoulder gun carried by infantry
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Former Illinois congressman Joe Walsh backed Donald Trump for president in 2016, going so far as to threaten to grab his musket if the businessman lost to Hillary Clinton. — Chicago Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, "Daywatch: Joe Walsh is taking on Trump, what all those Chicago mayoral candidates are up to and other things to know to start your day," 26 Aug. 2019 She was reportedly hit by musket fire in the summer of 1782, but refused medical treatment for a leg injury due to fears that her true identity would be discovered. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Diary Sheds Light on Deborah Sampson, Who Fought in the Revolutionary War," 2 July 2019 Pikes and swords were less of a threat than musket fire. — David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, "The Century-Long Evolution of the U.S. Army Helmet," 27 June 2019 That reasoned xenophobia was reinforced by British colonialists, who turned their muskets and cannons on the islanders, stole their land, then stood back as pestilence carried off most of the population. — Alex Perry, Outside Online, "The Last Days of John Allen Chau," 24 July 2019 The schedule includes a full day of activities, like musket firing demonstrations and interactive military drills, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The events will be held at the fort on the park’s 585-acre landscape, bordering the Potomac River. — Brittany Brown, baltimoresun.com, "Five Maryland historical sites hosting Fourth of July events," 2 July 2019 Daniel Boffey at The Guardian reports that on Monday alone, the team recovered 58 musket balls. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "The First Investigation Into the Allied Waterloo Field Hospital Is Unearthing Cannonballs—and Limbs," 18 July 2019 Historic Fort Snelling: Annual Independence Day celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with cannon and musket salutes, military dress parades, and fife and drum music. — Zekriah Chaudhry, Twin Cities, "Here is where to see fireworks and parades on the Fourth," 27 June 2019 Thousands turned out for the Gaspee Days Parade, slurping Del’s lemonade as bagpipes wailed, Clydesdales clip-clopped down a red-white-and-blue centerline, and the air filled with acrid clouds of musket smoke. — Edward Fitzpatrick, BostonGlobe.com, "Once a desirable middle class destination, Warwick now faces financial stress," 13 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'musket.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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musket
noun
English Language Learners Definition of musket
: a type of long gun that was used by soldiers before the invention of the rifle
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musket
noun
mus·ket
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Kids Definition of musket
: a firearm that is loaded through the muzzle and that was once used by soldiers trained to fight on foot
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