noun🔗ShareMousquetsA kind of firearm formerly carried by the infantry of an army, originally fired by means of a match, or matchlock, for which several mechanical appliances (including the flintlock, and finally the percussion lock) were successively substituted; ultimately superseded by the rifle."Sam, Sam, pick up thy musket."Sam, Sam, prends ton mousquet.militaryweapontechnologyhistorywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÉpervier d'EuropeA male Eurasian sparrowhawk."Several musket sparrowhawks were spotted hunting small birds in the fields near the farm. "Plusieurs éperviers d'Europe ont été aperçus en train de chasser de petits oiseaux dans les champs près de la ferme.animalbirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
