What does "musketry" mean?

The technique of using small arms such as muskets.

What is a synonym for "musketry"?

Common synonyms include: a-weapons, antiaircraft fire, archery, armament, arms, artillery.

noun

noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Noun

1
The technique of using small arms such as muskets. countable, uncountable
2
the technique of using small arms (especially in battle) wordnet
3
A collection of muskets or musketeers. countable, uncountable
4
musketeers and their muskets collectively wordnet
5
Musket fire. countable, uncountable
"A heavy trampling of steps—clashing as if of swords—several rounds of musketry—screams—shouts—rose in the direction of the court."

"A heavy trampling of steps—clashing as if of swords—several rounds of musketry—screams—shouts—rose in the direction of the court."

From musket + -ry, after Italian moschetteria. Compare French mousqueterie.

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