musketry

American  

[muhs-ki-tree] / ˈmʌs kɪ tri /

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.

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musketry British  

/ ˈmʌskɪtrɪ /

noun

1. muskets or musketeers collectively

2. the technique of using small arms

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Etymology

Origin of musketry

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

Example Sentences

Richly caparisoned elephants trumpeted too, and rushed wildly about with trunks erect when they heard the roll of musketry.

From Time Magazine Archive

Waxell called for musketry, aimed high; the Aleuts fell flat on their faces from shock.

From Time Magazine Archive

Here and there amidst the soft guitars could be heard an occasional rattle of rearguard musketry.

From Time Magazine Archive

Along the battlefront of the Tariff War last week ran the clatter of musketry as Senate soldiers tussled for the first time over actual rates.

From Time Magazine Archive

Skirmish firing broke out in the fields below Seminary Ridge; musketry popped in patches of white smoke as the lines felt and probed.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara