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fusil

/ˈfjuːzɪl/

Meanings
noun
A bearing of a rhomboidal figure, originally representing a spindle in shape, longer than a heraldic lozenge.

Examples :

"The museum display explained that the coat of arms featured a silver fusil on a field of blue, representing the family's history in the textile trade. "
heraldry appearance figure

Related Words

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration resistant

resistant noun

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ /rəˈzɪstənt/

A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

"The student was a strong resistant, leading the group in their peaceful protest against the unfair school rules. "

Illustration originally

originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Illustration heraldic

heraldic adjective

/həˈrældɪk/ /hɪˈrældɪk/

Of, or relating to heraldry or heralds.

"The family crest, with its lion and fleur-de-lis, displayed very traditional heraldic symbols. "

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

Illustration featured

featured verb

/ˈfiːtʃərd/ /ˈfiːtʃərd/

To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.

"The teacher featured teamwork as the most important skill for success in the group project. "

Illustration intricate

intricate adjective

/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration militiaman

militiaman noun

/məˈlɪʃəmən/ /ˌmɪlɪʃəˈmæn/

A member of a militia.

"During the town's annual historical reenactment, John played the role of a militiaman, carrying a musket and wearing a colonial uniform. "

Illustration flintlock

flintlock noun

/ˈflɪntˌlɒk/

An early type of firearm, using a spring-loaded flint to strike sparks into the firing pan.

"The museum displayed a pirate's flintlock, complete with a small pouch for powder and lead balls. "

Illustration demonstrating

demonstrating verb

/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈdɛmənˌstrætɪŋ/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration reenactment

reenactment noun

/ˌriːɪˈnæktmənt/ /ˌriːəˈnæktmənt/

The repetition of an earlier (usually historic) event, as a performance or social event.

"The class watched a reenactment of the first Thanksgiving to learn about its history. "