grapeshot

• Projectiles métalliques multiples, généralement en fer ou en plomb, tirés ensemble depuis un canon pour former une gerbe meurtrière, utilisés historiquement comme munition d'artillerie contre l'infanterie à courte portée.

A cluster of small projectiles fired together from a cannon to produce a hail of shot, used historically as a type of artillery ammunition.

indénombrable

1. Cluster of small projectilesC2formal

   A cluster of small iron balls fired together from a cannon to create a widespread hail of shot, used primarily in naval and land warfare.

   Mitraille (pour canon)

   • The cannon was loaded with grapeshot to repel the advancing infantry.
   • Grapeshot was devastating against tightly packed enemy formations.
   • The ship's broadside fired a volley of grapeshot at close range.

   Synonymescanistercanister shot