Chainshot

Quick meaning: Chainshot is a noun meaning Alternative form of chain shot.

Meaning

Alternative form of chain shot.

Example Sentences

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.

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.

Word Forms

• chainshots

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chaingun, shot-gun, cannon ball, split-shot, dropshot, crackshot.

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