escopette (Meaning)
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escopette (n.)
A kind of firearm; a carbine.
Synonyms & Antonyms of escopette
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escopette Sentence Examples
- The escopette was an early firearm used in the 16th and 17th centuries.
- The escopette was typically a long-barreled weapon fired from the shoulder.
- Escopette is a type of musket with a flared muzzle.
- The escopette was often used by cavalry and light infantry.
- The escopette was a precursor to the modern rifle.
- The escopette was used in combination with pikes and swords on the battlefield.
- Escopettes were fired using a matchlock mechanism, which was ignited by a burning piece of cord.
- The escopette was a powerful weapon for its time and could penetrate armor at close range.
- The escopette was eventually replaced by more advanced firearms, such as the musket and the rifle.
- The escopette is still used today in some historical reenactments.
FAQs About the word escopette
A kind of firearm; a carbine.
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No antonyms found.
The escopette was an early firearm used in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The escopette was typically a long-barreled weapon fired from the shoulder.
Escopette is a type of musket with a flared muzzle.
The escopette was often used by cavalry and light infantry.
