case shot

noun

1. a collection of small projectiles in a case, to be fired from a cannon.

case shot

noun

1. another name for canister

Word History and Origins

Origin of case shot¹

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

A number of our witnesses in Nigeria claim they were physically attacked, and in one case shot at, after previously speaking out against the abuse and posting videos containing allegations on YouTube.

From BBC

Police investigating the case shot dead a 38-year-old German suspect while trying to apprehend him last week.

From Reuters

For instance, historians know the British at Saratoga loaded their cannons with tin canisters packed with iron balls, or “case shot,” that spread out like shotgun blasts.

From Seattle Times

On Wednesday, the judge overseeing the case shot down the pop icon's request to remove her father Jamie as conservator.

From Fox News

Bounty reef sails case shot no prey, no pay cutlass me spike.

From Seattle Times