ðə tˈɜːm "ɹˈaɪfəld mˈʌzəl lˈoʊdɚ" tˈɪpɪkli ɪz jˈuːzd tə dᵻskɹˈaɪb ɐ tˈaɪp ʌv ɑːɹtˈɪlɚɹi pˈiːs, ɔːlðˈoʊ ɪɾ ɪz tˈɛknɪkli ˈækjʊɹət fɔːɹ smˈɔːl ˈɑːɹmz æz wˈɛl.
The term "rifled muzzle loader" typically is used to describe a type of artillery piece, although it is technically accurate for small arms as well.