arquebus
advancedC1/ˈɑːrkwɪbəs/ · ar-que-bus
A type of early firearm that was used in the 15th to 17th centuries.
Meanings
A type of early firearm that was used in the 15th to 17th centuries.
ایک نوعیت کا ابتدائی آتشین ہتھیار جو پندرہویں سے ساتھویں صدی تک استعمال ہوتا تھا۔
آرکیبوس
arquebus
Common Collocations
- hand-held arquebus
- arquebus technology
- arquebus design
Example Sentences
The arquebus was revolutionary for its time, changing the nature of warfare.
آرکیبوس اپنے دور میں انقلابی تھا، جس نے جنگ کی نوعیت کو تبدیل کر دیا۔
Arquebus apne dor mein inqilabi tha, jis ne jang ki noiyat ko tabdeel kar diya.
Many armies adopted the arquebus, leading to a decline in the use of traditional bows.
بہت سی فوجوں نے آرکیبوس کو اپنایا، جس کے نتیجے میں روایتی کمانوں کے استعمال میں کمی ہوئی۔
Bohat si faujon ne arquebus ko apnaya, jis ke natije mein riwajati kamanon ke istemal mein kami hui.
The historical exhibit featured an original arquebus from the 16th century.
تاریخی نمائش میں سولہویں صدی کا ایک اصل آرکیبوس دکھایا گیا۔
Tariikhi numaish mein solahvi sadi ka ek asal arquebus dikhaya gaya.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'arc' as the shape of the barrel and 'bus' as a vehicle carrying soldiers.
Imagine a soldier holding a long, heavy firearm with a curved barrel.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "arquesbus" — a type of firearm
First known use: 15th century
The term arquebus originated in the late 15th century, used to describe a portable firearm that was an improvement over earlier gunpowder weapons. It played a significant role in military conflicts of the early modern period.