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falconet

UK
/ˌfɔːlkəˈnɛt/
US
/ˌfɔlkəˈnɛt/

Translations

falconetnoun
falconets
pl
UK
/ˌfɔːlkəˈnɛt/
US
/ˌfɔlkəˈnɛt/
The museum displayed a falconet from the 17th century.
В музее был выставлен фальконет XVII века.
Synonyms
small falcon
bird of prey
raptor
falconetadjective
more falconet
Comp.
most falconet
Super.
UK
/ˌfɔːl.kəˈnɛt/
US
/ˌfæl.kəˈnɛt/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "falconet gun").

Definitions

falconetnoun
A small falcon, especially one of a group of small, tropical Asian falcons of the genus Microhierax.
The falconet perched on the branch, scanning the area for prey.
A light cannon used in the 15th to 17th centuries, typically firing a small ball.
The soldiers wheeled the falconet into position, ready to defend the fortress.
falconetadjective
Attributive; relating to or characteristic of a falconet (either the small falcon or the light cannon).
The museum displayed a restored falconet cannon in its artillery hall.
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