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grapeshot [ˈgreɪpˌʃɒt] n
(Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) ammunition for cannons consisting of a canvas tube containing a cluster of small iron or lead balls that scatter after firing ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations 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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Will they get there and fire the bridge or will the French get within grapeshot range and wipe them out? A whiz and a rattle of grapeshot among the branches high above his head roused him from his dream. |
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