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🦅 A large falcon 🧨 A historic cannon
saker

saker

9.9
A medium-sized cannon used from the 1500s to the 1700s to fire round iron balls
  • noun
  • Archaic
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  • The saker was a popular weapon during the 17th century.

Examples

  • A restored saker is now a highlight of the military museum's collection.

  • Historians studied the remains of a saker found at the old battlefield.

  • The fortress was defended by several sakers positioned along its walls.

  • Many sakers were used in battles throughout Europe.

  • The soldiers prepared their artillery, ensuring that the saker was well positioned for the battle.

  • During the historical reenactment, they showcased a saker alongside other period cannons.

  • In the museum, visitors can see a restored saker that was once used in naval warfare.

Synonyms

culverin
vssaker
  • Archaic
9.9

An old long-barrelled cannon used in wars in the 1500s and 1600s

is medium-sized and has a shorter barrel rather than being long
long tom
vssaker
  • Archaic
9.9

A large gun on a ship with a long barrel used in sea battles

is medium-sized for land use rather than a ship-mounted swivel

Surface Forms

saker singular
sakers plural

Etymology

Saker as a cannon was named after the bird saker, which comes from Arabic saqr meaning 'falcon'. Guns were often given bird names to show speed and power, so a saker cannon suggests a fast, powerful shot.