English Explanatory Dictionary

chain shot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A projectile consisting of two cannon balls or half balls linked by a chain, fired from cannons mostly to attack spars and rigging.

Word forms

chain shot chain shots chain-shot chainshot

Synonyms

angel shot
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