1. small falcons, especially young falcons or small species of falcon
2. small cannons used in medieval and early modern warfare
Usage: historical; military

Examples

• The falconets perched on the castle walls, ready for training.
• Young falconets learn to hunt by watching their parents.
• The ship’s falconets were positioned along the deck for defense.
• Medieval armies used falconets as lightweight artillery.
• The falconer worked with several falconets in the training program.
• These falconets could fire small projectiles with surprising accuracy.