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bird shot

/bɜːrd ʃɒt/

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/bɜːrd ʃɒt/C1formalsport
  • ruМелкие дробинки, используемые в патронах для дробовиков, специально предназначенные для охоты на птиц. Термин также может относиться к размеру самой дроби, которая меньше картечи.

Small pellets used in shotgun shells, specifically designed for hunting birds. The term can also refer to the size of the shot itself, which is smaller than buckshot.

  1. Small pellets for hunting birdsB2formal

    A type of ammunition consisting of many small pellets, used in shotguns for hunting birds.

    ruМелкая дробь

    • He loaded his shotgun with bird shot for the duck hunt.
    • Bird shot is less powerful than buckshot but effective for small game.
    • The hunter used bird shot to avoid damaging the meat.