Vocabulary Entry

grapeshot

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noun

A type of ammunition made up of small iron balls used in cannons, or figuratively, a large number of varied things.

Example Sentences

"The cannon fired a deadly grapeshot, tearing through the enemy ranks."

"In the chaos of the battle, the soldiers were caught in a grapeshot of bullets."

"The artist's work was a grapeshot of different styles and influences."