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- [fyoo-zuh l, -sil]
- /ˈfyu zəl, -sɪl/
- /ˈfjuː.zɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fyoo-zuh l, -sil]
- /ˈfyu zəl, -sɪl/
Definitions of fusil word
- noun fusil a light flintlock musket. 1
- adjective fusil formed by melting or casting; fused; founded. 1
- adjective fusil Archaic. capable of being melted; fusible. 1
- adjective fusil Archaic. melted; molten. 1
- noun fusil a light flintlock musket 0
- noun fusil a charge shaped like a lengthened lozenge 0
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Origin of fusil
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < French: musket, Old French fuisil, foisil steel for striking fire < Vulgar Latin *focīlis, derivative of Latin focus fire. See focus
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Parts of speech for Fusil
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fusil popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fusil usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fusil
noun fusil
- rifle — a shoulder firearm with spiral grooves cut in the inner surface of the gun barrel to give the bullet a rotatory motion and thus a more precise trajectory.
- weapon — any instrument or device for use in attack or defense in combat, fighting, or war, as a sword, rifle, or cannon.
- firearm — a small arms weapon, as a rifle or pistol, from which a projectile is fired by gunpowder.
- carbine — A carbine is a light automatic rifle.
- gun — Also called gin rummy. a variety of rummy for two players, in which a player with 10 or fewer points in unmatched cards can end the game by laying down the hand.
Top questions with fusil
- what is a fusil?