arquebus

[US]/ˈɑːrkəbʌs/
[UK]/ärˈkjuːbəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A type of early firearm, a muzzle-loading gun with a long barrel and slow rate of fire.
Word Forms
Pluralarquebuss

Phrases & Collocations

arquebus fire

early arquebus

arquebus shot

arquebus ammunition

arquebus tactics

an arquebus soldier

Example Sentences

the arquebus was a revolutionary weapon in its time.

soldiers trained extensively to master the arquebus.

the arquebus played a significant role in early warfare.

he displayed his collection of antique arquebuses at the museum.

the arquebus was often used by infantry during the renaissance.

they found an old arquebus buried in the ground.

many countries adopted the arquebus for military purposes.

learning to load the arquebus required patience and skill.

the arquebus was often used in hunting during the 16th century.

historians debate the effectiveness of the arquebus in battle.

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