Double-shot

adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To load (a cannon) with twice the shot, for increased damage at the expense of range. transitive

    "The Indomitable raked the frigate’s stern with double-shotted guns."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Made by molding a second layer of plastic around a plastic or metal base. not-comparable

    "This keyboard has double-shot keycaps, to prevent the symbols from wearing off."

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"The Indomitable raked the frigate’s stern with double-shotted guns."

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