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Aim
verb · 78% connection
To direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an objec…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Arquebuse
noun · 78% connection
A sort of hand gun or firearm a contrivance answering to a trigger, by which the burning match was applied. The musket was a later inv…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Backsword
noun · 78% connection
In England, a stick with a basket handle, used in rustic amusements; also, the game in which the stick is used. Also called singlestic…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Bandolier
noun · 78% connection
A broad leather belt formerly worn by soldiers over the right shoulder and across the breast under the left arm. Originally it was use…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Bastard
noun · 78% connection
Of an unusual make or proportion; as, a bastard musket; a bastard culverin.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Bayonet
noun · 78% connection
A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offens…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Breech screw
unknown · 78% connection
A strong iron or steel plug screwed into the breech of a musket or other firearm, to close the bottom of the bore.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Bullet
noun · 78% connection
A missile, usually of lead, and round or elongated in form, to be discharged from a rifle, musket, pistol, or other small firearm.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Carbine
noun · 78% connection
A short, light musket or rifle, esp. one used by mounted soldiers or cavalry.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Charge
verb · 78% connection
To lay on or impose, as a task, duty, or trust; to command, instruct, or exhort with authority; to enjoin; to urge earnestly; as, to c…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Down
adjective · 78% connection
Downward; going down; sloping; as, a down stroke; a down grade; a down train on a railway.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Dragon
noun · 78% connection
A short musket hooked to a swivel attached to a soldier's belt; -- so called from a representation of a dragon's head at the muzzle.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Fire
verb · 78% connection
To cause to explode; as, to fire a torpedo; to disharge; as, to fire a musket or cannon; to fire cannon balls, rockets, etc.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Flintlock
noun · 78% connection
A hand firearm fitted with a flintlock; esp., the old-fashioned musket of European and other armies.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Fusil
noun · 78% connection
A light kind of flintlock musket, formerly in use.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Hammer
noun · 78% connection
That part of a gunlock which strikes the percussion cap, or firing pin; the cock; formerly, however, a piece of steel covering the pan…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Handle
verb · 78% connection
To manage in using, as a spade or a musket; to wield; often, to manage skillfully.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
Kick
verb · 78% connection
To recoil; -- said of a musket, cannon, etc.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: stick, down, charge, musket, rammer.
