1. plural of musketry; the use or practice of muskets; musket fire or shooting
Usage: collective noun; often used in historical or military contexts
2. plural of musketry; soldiers armed with muskets, or a body of musketeers
Usage: historical; military

Examples

• The heavy musketries of the infantry regiment echoed across the battlefield.
• During the 18th century, musketries formed the backbone of European armies.
• The general ordered the musketries to advance and take the fortified position.
• Continuous musketries from the enemy lines forced the cavalry to retreat.
• The training of musketries required discipline and precision in loading and firing.