Associations to the word «Grapeshot»

Wiktionary

GRAPESHOT, noun. (historical) A cluster of small iron balls, put together in canvas bag in order to be used as a charge for a cannon.

Dictionary definition

GRAPESHOT, noun. A cluster of small projectiles fired together from a cannon to produce a hail of shot.

Wise words

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