What does chainshot mean?
Chainshot means Alternative form of chain shot..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Alternative form of chain shot..
Various subordinate plans were also detailed by the witness; amongst others, Broughton 'told him, with an oath, that he was resolved to load .the great gun in the park with four balls or chainshots, and fire it at the king's coach as he returned from the House.
The chainshot, called two-headed angels, made her think of Evonne's ship and gave her a brief tremor of emotion amid her work.
Mr. Gray was investigating boxes and boxes of fascinating weaponry—grapeshot, chainshot, minié balls, cannonballs, bayonets, landmines—when a voice intruded.
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Chainshot means Alternative form of chain shot..
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Various subordinate plans were also detailed by the witness; amongst others, Broughton 'told him, with an oath, that he was resolved to load .the great gun in the park with four balls or chainshots, and fire it at the king's coach as he returned from the House.
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