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muzzleloaders

/ˈmʌzəlˌloʊdərz/

Meanings
noun
A variety of firearm in which the weapon is loaded from the end that discharges the projectile (the muzzle).

Examples :

"During the historical reenactment, participants demonstrated how soldiers in the 18th century loaded their muzzleloaders with powder and ball. "
weapon military history technology

Related Words

Illustration projectile

projectile noun

/pɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛktɪl/ /pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/

An object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon.

"The archer used a strong bow to launch the projectile at the target. "

Illustration variety

variety noun

/vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/

The quality of being varied; diversity.

"Variety is the spice of life."

Illustration loaded

loaded verb

/ˈləʊdɪd/ /ˈloʊdɪd/

To put a load on or in (a means of conveyance or a place of storage).

"The dock workers refused to load the ship."

Illustration firearm

firearm noun

/ˈfaɪərɑːrm/ /ˈfaɪərɑːrm/

A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

"The hunter carefully handled the firearm, knowing it contained explosive powder to propel the lead projectile. "

Illustration century

century noun

/ˈsɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹiː/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"My grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year, marking the end of the twentieth century. "

Illustration demonstrated

demonstrated verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪd/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

Illustration weapon

weapon noun

/ˈwɛ.pən/

An instrument of attack or defense in combat or hunting, e.g. most guns, missiles, or swords.

"The club that is now mostly used for golf was once a common weapon."

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

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

Illustration discharges

discharges noun

/dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒɪz/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/

Pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology.

""The doctor examined the wound and noted yellow discharges, indicating a possible infection." "

Illustration participants

participants noun

/pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənts/ /pərˈtɪsɪpənts/

One who participates.

"All participants must adhere to the rules of the competition."

Illustration soldiers

soldiers noun

/ˈsɒldʒəz/ /ˈsoʊldʒɚz/

A member of an army, of any rank.

"The soldiers marched in the parade, wearing their uniforms. "

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. "