Definition of canister shot Canister shot

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What does canister shot mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

canister shot - a metallic cylinder packed with shot and used as ammunition in a firearm
  case shot, canister
  ammo, ammunition projectiles to be fired from a gun
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  • canister shot (Noun)
    An anti-personnel ammunition consisting of a cylindrical canister filled with round lead or iron balls.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book

  • canister shot
    See CASE-SHOT.

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