ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Shotshell

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Shotshell is a noun meaning (countable) A shotgun cartridge.

Meaning

(countable) A shotgun cartridge.

More Meanings

  1. (uncountable) Handgun and rifle cartridges loaded with lead shot canisters instead of bullets, intended for pest control.

Word Forms

Synonyms for shotshell

Depending on context, synonyms include ratshot, snakeshot.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shotty, shotgun, shot-gun, shell, birdshot, slug.

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