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CANISTER-SHOT

\kˈanɪstəʃˈɒt], \kˈanɪstəʃˈɒt], \k_ˈa_n_ɪ_s_t_ə_ʃ_ˈɒ_t]\

Definitions of CANISTER-SHOT

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Cylindical tin cases containing a number of shot which scatter as they are discharged from the gun.

1895 - Glossary of terms and phrases
By Henry Percy Smith

n. A number of small iron balls inclosed in a case fitting a gun.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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