blunderbuss
Translation
blunderbuss
Examples
The pirate carried an old blunderbuss.
The pirate carried an old blunderbuss.
A blunderbuss is a short-barreled firearm.
A blunderbuss is a short-barrelled firearm.
Grammar Patterns
an old blunderbuss a historical type of gun The pirate carried an old blunderbuss.
a blunderbuss is ((sth.)) defining the object A blunderbuss is a short-barrelled firearm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: musket, shotgun (modern equivalent)
Etymology
From Dutch 'donderbus', meaning 'thunder box' or 'thunder gun'. 'Donder' (thunder) was corrupted into 'blunder'.
Memory Tips
Think of a clumsy ('blunder') gun that makes a loud 'buss' (like a bang or a loud kiss) sound when fired.