Grapeshot
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Grapeshot is a noun meaning (historical) A cluster of small iron balls, put together in a canvas bag in order to be used as a charge for a cannon.
Meaning
(historical) A cluster of small iron balls, put together in a canvas bag in order to be used as a charge for a cannon.
Word Forms
- grapeshots
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grape, shot-gun, shotgun, birdshot, gunstone, cartouche.
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