English Explanatory Dictionary

Palliser shot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of early cast-iron armour-piercing artillery projectile, with a pointed nose hardened by chilling during the casting process.

Word forms

Palliser shot

Etymology

Invented by Sir William Palliser.

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