hagbut

/ˈhæɡbʌt/ (HAG-but)

Definitions

1. noun

A medieval firearm, especially a large-calibre gun, often mounted on a carriage.

“The 16th-century hagbut was an early example of a heavy artillery piece.”

Synonyms

  • cannon
  • gun

Antonyms

  • peaceful weapon
  • silencer