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shotgun shell

/ˈʃɒtɡʌn ʃɛl/

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/ˈʃɒtɡʌn ʃɛl/B1formaltechnical
  • ruЦилиндрический корпус, содержащий порох, пыж и дробь или пулю, предназначенный для стрельбы из дробовика.

A cylindrical casing containing gunpowder, wadding, and pellets or a slug, designed to be fired from a shotgun.

  1. Ammunition for a shotgunB2formal

    A cylindrical cartridge containing pellets or a slug, gunpowder, and a primer, designed to be fired from a shotgun.

    ruПатрон для дробовика

    • He loaded a shotgun shell into the chamber.
    • The hunter used a shotgun shell with birdshot for small game.
    • Each shotgun shell is carefully packed with gunpowder and shot.