What is another word for blunderbusses?

Pronunciation: [blˈʌndəbˌʌsɪz] (IPA)

Blunderbusses are large, old-fashioned guns that were commonly used in the 18th century. There are several synonyms for the word blunderbusses, including musket, shotgun, rifle, and firearm. Each of these words refers to a different type of gun but shares some similarities with blunderbusses, such as being used for hunting or warfare and having a long barrel and a powerful shot. Other synonyms for blunderbusses include cannon, mortar, and artillery, which are larger and more powerful weapons used for military purposes. Whatever term you use, these weapons are a testament to the ingenuity of their creators and their enduring place in history.

What are the hypernyms for Blunderbusses?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Blunderbusses

We had inside places, for there was only room outside for four persons besides the coachman, and on the hinder part, on a little box of his own, sat the guard, arrayed in a scarlet coat, a three-cornered hat, a brace of pistols in his belt, a hanger by his side suspended by a sash over his shoulder, while a couple of blunderbusses were stuck into cases on either side of him ready to his hand.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
We were on the point of turning our horses' heads to go back, when suddenly, from behind the bushes and rocks on either side of the road, a score of ruffianly-looking fellows, dressed in the ordinary costume of Irish peasants, rushed out and sprang towards us, some threatening to seize our reins, and others pointing muskets, blunderbusses, and pistols at us.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
During the time, Senhor Policarpio went to a closet, from which he produced three guns, or rather blunderbusses, praising their excellent qualities.
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston

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