Muzzle Loader (Noun)
Meaning
An obsolete firearm that was loaded through the muzzle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The museum displayed a collection of antique muzzle loaders used by early American settlers.
- During the historical reenactment, participants fired muzzle loaders to demonstrate 18th-century warfare tactics.
- The hunter carefully loaded his muzzle loader, preparing for the day's hunt in the wilderness.
- Muzzle loaders were the primary firearms used by soldiers during the American Revolutionary War.
- The blacksmith spent hours crafting a replica of a muzzle loader, paying close attention to historical accuracy.