musketry
musketry · musketries
The technique of using small arms such as musketsThe technique of using small arms such as muskets.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The technique of using small arms such as muskets.
the technique of using small arms (especially in battle)
(countable, uncountable)A collection of muskets or musketeers.
musketeers and their muskets collectively
(countable, uncountable)Musket fire.
Origin
From musket + -ry, after Italian moschetteria. Compare French mousqueterie.From musket + -ry, after Italian moschetteria. Compare French mousqueterie.
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Forms
plural: musketries| Singular | musketry |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable