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round shot

/ˈraʊnd ʃɒt/

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/ˈraʊnd ʃɒt/formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruИсторический тип сплошного сферического снаряда, выпускаемого из гладкоствольных пушек, использовавшийся в основном в морских и сухопутных сражениях до широкого распространения разрывных снарядов.

A historical type of solid spherical projectile fired from smoothbore cannons, used primarily in naval and land warfare before the widespread adoption of explosive shells.

  1. Spherical cannonballC1formal

    A solid spherical projectile fired from a cannon, used historically in naval and land warfare.

    ruКруглое ядро

    • The ship's cannons fired round shot at the enemy vessel.
    • Round shot was the standard ammunition for smoothbore cannons.
    • Museums often display original round shot from historical battles.