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arquebus

/ˈɑɹkwɛbəs/ verb

To shoot with an arquebus.

Word Origin Arquebus is a corruption of Dutch haakbus, 'hook-tube' — an early firearm with a hook to brace against a wall. The word hook is from the same Germanic root, and box (originally a container) is related to the 'tube' part. Arquebusier is a soldier armed with one.

verb To shoot with an arquebus.

The soldier arquebused the enemy from the castle walls.

(动词) 用火绳枪射击

士兵从城墙上用火绳枪射击敌人。

(verbo) arcabucear [Disparar con un arcabuz.]

El soldado arcabuceó al enemigo desde los muros del castillo.

(verbe) arquebuser [Tirer avec une arquebuse.]

Le soldat arquemusa l'ennemi depuis les murs du château.

(Verb) **arquebusen** – mit einer Arkebuse schießen.

Der Soldat **arquebused** den Feind von den Burgmauern aus.

(動詞) 火縄銃で撃つ

兵士は城壁の上からarquebusで敵を撃った。

(verbo) Atirar com um arcabuz.

O soldado arcabuzou o inimigo a partir das muralhas do castelo.

Synonyms: shoot fire discharge gun down blast
Word parts: arquebus

Related words

unhook

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