English Explanatory Dictionary

grapeshot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cluster of small iron balls, put together in a canvas bag in order to be used as a charge for a cannon.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

grapeshot grapeshots

Etymology

From grape + shot, named for the resemblance of the bag of shot to a bunch of grapes.

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