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chain shot n (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) cannon shot comprising two balls or half balls joined by a chain, much used formerly, esp in naval warfare to destroy rigging How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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They filed past my table; the Night noticed perhaps my fixed gaze and throwing her body forward out of the wriggling chain shot out at me a slender tongue like a pink dart. The Gaucho holds the smallest of the three in his hand, and whirls the other two round and round his head; then, taking aim, sends them like chain shot revolving through the air. |
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