1. a long-barreled Afghan musket or rifle, typically with a curved stock
Usage: historical

Examples

• The Afghan warrior carried his jezail across the mountainous terrain.
• British forces encountered fierce resistance from tribesmen armed with jezails.
• The jezail’s long barrel made it accurate at great distances.
• Museum displays featured several ornate jezails from the 19th century.
• The curved stock of the jezail was designed to rest against the shooter’s shoulder.