musketry

[ muhs-ki-tree ]

noun

1. Military. the technique of bringing fire from a group of rifle and automatic weapons to bear on specified targets.
2. muskets collectively.
3. musketeers collectively.

musketry

/ ˈmʌskɪtrɪ /

noun

1. muskets or musketeers collectively
2. the technique of using small arms

Word History and Origins

Origin of musketry¹

From the French word mousqueterie, dating back to 1640–50. See musket, -ry

Example Sentences

Waterloo is a masterpiece of cannon fire and cavalry charges and massed musketry belching death for hundreds.

From Seattle Times

The noise above our heads, the rattle of musketry, the screeching of shells and the unearthly yells, added to the terror and cries of the women and children, were enough to shake the stoutest heart.

From Washington Post

Conducting his first offensive strike, the young captain mixed musketry with artillery fire of approximately one hundred men, taking advantage of the darkness and the element of surprise.

From Salon

And now the softer roar of musketry began opening up behind him; the popping wave of an infantry volley came down from above, from the other side of the hill.

From Literature

There is drumming and firing of musketry from dawn and you need to wear bright red shirts to blend in the crowd.

From BBC