musketry

• Substantiv, das die Gesamtheit der Musketiere und ihrer Musketen bezeichnet oder die Technik und Praxis des Gebrauchs von Handfeuerwaffen, besonders im militärischen Kontext.

A noun referring to the collective body of musketeers and their muskets, or the technique and practice of using small arms, especially in a military context.

unzählbar

1. Musketeers and their weapons collectivelyC1formalbritish

   A group of soldiers armed with muskets, or the muskets themselves considered as a unit.

   Musketiere und ihre Waffen

   • The regiment's musketry was well-trained and disciplined.
   • The general reviewed the musketry before the battle.
   • The enemy's musketry opened fire from the ridge.

2. Technique of using small armsC1formalbritish

   The art, skill, or practice of using small firearms, especially in a military context.

   Schützenwesen

   • The soldiers practiced musketry on the firing range.
   • He was an expert in musketry and marksmanship.
   • The manual covered the basics of musketry and reloading.

   Synonymemarksmanshipshooting