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

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras