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buckshot

/ˈbʌk.ʃɒt/

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noun

/ˈbʌk.ʃɒt/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее мелкие свинцовые шарики, используемые в патронах для дробовиков, обычно для охоты или стрельбы.

A noun referring to small lead pellets used in shotgun shells, typically for hunting or shooting.

uncountable

  1. Small lead shot for shotgun shellsB2formal

    Small, spherical lead pellets used as ammunition in shotgun shells, designed for hunting birds and small game.

    ruКартечь

    • The hunter loaded his shotgun with buckshot for the duck hunt.
    • Buckshot spreads out after leaving the barrel, making it effective for hitting moving targets.
    • He carefully measured the buckshot before sealing the shell.

    Synonymsshot

Forms
  • buckshots plural form
  • buckshots' possessive plural form
  • buckshot's possessive singular form