harquebus (Meaning)

Wordnet

harquebus (n)

an obsolete firearm with a long barrel

Webster

Alt. of Harquebuse

The harquebus, a precursor to the musket, revolutionized early firearms technology.
The Spanish harquebusiers played a pivotal role in defeating the Aztecs at the Battle of Tenochtitlan.
The harquebus's matchlock mechanism allowed for more precise and powerful shots.
Due to its weight and length, the harquebus was primarily a defensive weapon, used from behind fortifications.
The harquebus gradually replaced the crossbow as the primary projectile weapon of European armies.
The Swiss mercenary harquebusiers were renowned for their martial prowess and tactical innovations.
The sound of the harquebus's deafening roar was a defining characteristic of early modern warfare.
The harquebus's smoke and fire not only obscured the battlefield but also created a hazardous environment for both sides.
The harquebus marked a significant advancement in firearms technology, paving the way for the development of modern rifles.
Despite its limitations, the harquebus remained a potent weapon of war for over a century, shaping the course of European conflicts.

an obsolete firearm with a long barrelAlt. of Harquebuse

smoothbore, firelock, culverin, revolver, pistol, breechloader, matchlock, fieldpiece, firearm, handgun

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The harquebus, a precursor to the musket, revolutionized early firearms technology.

The Spanish harquebusiers played a pivotal role in defeating the Aztecs at the Battle of Tenochtitlan.

The harquebus's matchlock mechanism allowed for more precise and powerful shots.

Due to its weight and length, the harquebus was primarily a defensive weapon, used from behind fortifications.