Flechette
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fleɪˈʃɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Flechette is a noun meaning A small sharp antipersonnel projectile, used as shrapnel, fired from a shotgun, or scattered from an aircraft.
Meaning
A small sharp antipersonnel projectile, used as shrapnel, fired from a shotgun, or scattered from an aircraft.
More Meanings
- (dated, uncountable) The game of lawn darts.
Example Sentences
1907, Country-side: A Wildlife Magazine, v. 5 (1907), p. 26. British Empire Naturalist's Association. The Game of Flechette can be confidently recommended to amuse the seniors at a garden party
Word Forms
- flechettes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pellet, flint, peashooter, birdshot, shot-gun, parafrag.
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