musketry
Americannoun
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Military. the technique of bringing fire from a group of rifle and automatic weapons to bear on specified targets.
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muskets collectively.
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musketeers collectively.
noun
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muskets or musketeers collectively
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the technique of using small arms
Etymology
Origin of musketry
From the French word mousqueterie, dating back to 1640–50. See musket, -ry
Example Sentences
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“Your Diversion,” says I. To which he replies, “There can be little Doubt that without your timely Interference, I should have been dispatched by the Musketry of the Regulars.”
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
The Musketry Detachment is at some little distance from the main body, so the Padre has arranged for a private parade of our own.
From Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 23, 1914 by Various
Friends of your 'usband, p'raps, from the School of Musketry, what you want 'im to get on with.
From Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
And ill-luck had it that the drift took the direction towards part of the School of Musketry, which was guarded by posts and barriers.
From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles
Be sure we kept a relentless eye on the N.C.O.'s, and the Major in charge of the whole Musketry Detachment did not deal gently with us.
From Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 23, 1914 by Various
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