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canister shot::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | canister, case shot |
| Type of | ammo, ammunition |
Examples of canister shot
canister shot
Union forces opened fire with cannons loaded with canister shot tearing the Confederate lines apart.
From the theepochtimes.com
Similar to canister shot but with larger individual shot.
From the en.wikipedia.org
He is finally given a chance to lead his men into battle at Toulouse, where he is injured by a canister shot.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The tanks fired canister shot shells into buildings and high explosive shells into the slits of Japanese bunkers.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The BCHR said she suffocated after a teargas canister was shot into her home.
From the guardian.co.uk
Canister shot may be used in close or urban combat situations where the risk of hitting friendly forces with shrapnel from HE rounds is unacceptably high.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Since then, they have found four more 42-inch-long cannons, an anchor, canister shot, and other metal objects that they say they are 99% sure were from the Revenge.
From the usatoday.com
Since then, they have found four more 42-inch-long cannons, an anchor, canister shot, and other metal objects that they say they're 99 percent sure were from the Revenge.
From the newsday.com
During the retreat, Montcalm, still mounted, was struck by either canister shot from the British artillery or repeated musket fire, suffering injuries to the lower abdomen and thigh.
From the en.wikipedia.org
