grapeshot

[US]/ˈɡreɪpʃɒt/
[UK]/ˈɡreɪpʃɑːt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a type of ammunition consisting of small iron balls; grapeshot used in artillery
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

grapeshot attack

grapeshot fire

grapeshot round

grapeshot barrage

grapeshot shell

grapeshot cannon

grapeshot impact

grapeshot weapon

grapeshot damage

grapeshot volley

Example Sentences

the cannon fired a barrage of grapeshot.

grapeshot was commonly used in naval battles.

the soldiers were trained to load grapeshot quickly.

during the battle, grapeshot caused significant casualties.

he described the sound of grapeshot raining down.

the use of grapeshot changed the dynamics of warfare.

grapeshot can be devastating at close range.

many historical accounts mention the effectiveness of grapeshot.

grapeshot was often used against infantry formations.

he studied the tactics involving grapeshot in warfare.

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