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

Frequently the Union gunners fired a hundred guns a minute, round shot, case shot and shell.

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Well steered; edge toward him, and when you fire bring your guns to bear right among his men with the case-shot.

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The declared purpose of the canon balles was to replace the old artillery case-shot attack.

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As I spoke, one of the artillerists was stooping to the muzzle of the six-pounder, holding in his hand a spherical case-shot.

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The rude gaps torn by the shells and case-shot were closed as quickly as they were made.

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