bird shot

noun

1. small-sized shot used for shooting birds.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bird shot¹

First recorded in 1620–30

Example Sentences

Security forces have used live ammunition, bird shot, tear gas and batons to disperse protesters, according to rights groups.

From Washington Times

Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces are using live fire and bird shot against protesters, but many severely injured people are avoiding hospitals, as reports circulate people are being arrested in emergency rooms.

From BBC

Rights groups say security forces have unleashed live ammunition and bird shot on the protesters, as well as beating and arresting them, with much of the violence captured on video.

From Seattle Times

Rights groups say security forces have used unleashed live ammunition and bird shot on the protesters, as well as beating and arresting them, with much of the violence captured on video.

From Washington Times

Rights groups accuse security forces of firing live ammunition and bird shot at demonstrators, and of beating them with batons, violence captured in numerous videos circulated online.

From Seattle Times