musketry

American  

[muhs-ki-tree] / ˈmʌs kɪ tri /

noun

1. Military. the technique of bringing fire from a group of rifle and automatic weapons to bear on specified targets.

2. muskets collectively.

3. musketeers collectively.

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musketry British  

/ ˈmʌskɪtrɪ /

noun

1. muskets or musketeers collectively

2. the technique of using small arms

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Etymology

Origin of musketry

From the French word mousqueterie, dating back to 1640–50. See musket, -ry

Example Sentences

Conducting his first offensive strike, the young captain mixed musketry with artillery fire of approximately one hundred men, taking advantage of the darkness and the element of surprise.

From Salon

A great roar of musketry from behind the hill.

From Literature

There is drumming and firing of musketry from dawn and you need to wear bright red shirts to blend in the crowd.

From BBC

“Mostly you’ll be seeing the musketry or the discharge of the cannons,” he says.

From Scientific American

A rattle of musketry only faintly heard confirmed the words of the young Irish soldier.

From Project Gutenberg