grapeshot
IPA: grˈeɪpʃɑt
noun
- (historical) A cluster of small iron balls, put together in a canvas bag in order to be used as a charge for a cannon.
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Examples of "grapeshot" in Sentences
- They could also be used to fire grapeshot.
- Sand was also poured in when firing grapeshot.
- Grapeshot is a type of anti personnel ammunition used in cannons.
- And the use of grapeshot BEFORE any fire was giving on the plains.
- Captain Mulcaster was seriously wounded by grapeshot, losing a leg.
- Marmont's guns blasted the Austrians with grapeshot at close range.
- Hoghton was killed in the action and Inglis struck by a 4lb grapeshot.
- Montgomery was killed with grapeshot through the head and both thighs.
- In the latter battle, he was seriously wounded by grapeshot in the thigh.
- He was wounded by an artillery shell in the face and by grapeshot in the groin.
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