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单词 arquebus
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Definition of arquebus in English:

arquebus

(also harquebus)
noun ˈɑːkwɪbəsˈɑrk(w)əbəs
historical
  • An early type of portable gun supported on a tripod or a forked rest.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The booklet directs the attention of the young traveler to the superb decoration which masters applied to swords, arbalests, and arquebus.
    • The arquebus was a matchlock weapon that used a trigger for the first and was found to be effective.
    • For example, bowstrings were easily split, spear shafts easily broken and use of the arquebus often dictated by the weather.
    • The arquebus was fairly common throughout the length of Japan by 1580, but often in short supply in the more remote regions.
    • The Japanese use of the arquebus was a considerable element in their success.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from French harquebuse, based on Middle Low German hakebusse, from hake 'hook' + busse 'gun'.

Definition of arquebus in US English:

arquebus

(also harquebus)
nounˈärk(w)əbəsˈɑrk(w)əbəs
historical
  • An early type of portable gun supported on a tripod or a forked rest.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The arquebus was a matchlock weapon that used a trigger for the first and was found to be effective.
    • The arquebus was fairly common throughout the length of Japan by 1580, but often in short supply in the more remote regions.
    • The Japanese use of the arquebus was a considerable element in their success.
    • For example, bowstrings were easily split, spear shafts easily broken and use of the arquebus often dictated by the weather.
    • The booklet directs the attention of the young traveler to the superb decoration which masters applied to swords, arbalests, and arquebus.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from French harquebuse, based on Middle Low German hakebusse, from hake ‘hook’ + busse ‘gun’.

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