noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A shotgun cartridge. countable
2. 2
   Handgun and rifle cartridges loaded with lead shot canisters instead of bullets, intended for pest control. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

dust shotratshotsnakeshot

Etymology

From shot + shell.

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