culverin

• Nom désignant un type de canon lourd à long tube utilisé aux XVIe et XVIIe siècles, ou, alternativement, un mousquet médiéval.

A noun referring to a type of heavy, long-barreled cannon used during the 16th and 17th centuries, or alternatively, a medieval musket.

1. C2formalbritish

   A long-barreled, heavy cannon used in the 16th and 17th centuries, typically for siege warfare or naval combat.

   Couleuvrine (artillerie lourde)

   • The fortress was defended by several culverins.
   • The ship carried a battery of culverins on its lower deck.
   • Culverins were known for their long range and accuracy.

2. Medieval musketC2formalbritish

   A type of early firearm, a long-barreled musket used in the medieval period.

   Couleuvrine (arme à feu)

   • The soldier aimed his culverin at the approaching enemy.
   • Culverins were slow to reload but powerful.
   • He carried a culverin as his primary weapon.

   Synonymesarquebushackbutharquebusmusket