What does FUSIL mean?

Here is the information you requested on "fusil": 1. **Parts of Speech:** noun, adjective 2. **Definitions:** - *Noun:* a light flintlock musket. - *Adjective:* resembling a flintlock musket. 3. **Pronunciations:** - US: /ˈfyuːzəl/ - UK: /ˈfjuːz(ə)l/ 4. **Origin and Usage:** The word "fusil" originated in the late 16th century from the French word "fusil" which means "steel for a flintlock". It was originally used to describe a type of firearm that used a flint to ignite gunpowder. Over time, the word has also been used to describe other things that resemble a flintlock musket, such as a type of spark plug used in engines. 5. **Synonyms:** None. 6. **Related Words:** flint, flues, fuels, fuses, sulfo. 7. **Example Sentences:** - The museum displayed a collection of antique fusils from the 18th century. - The mechanic replaced the old spark plugs with new fusil spark plugs. - The costume designer created a fusil-shaped prop for the play set in the 18th century.