Buckshot (Noun)
Meaning
Small lead shot for shotgun shells.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hunter loaded his shotgun with buckshot to take down the large deer.
- The police officer was trained to use buckshot to minimize collateral damage.
- Buckshot was the preferred choice for hunting wild boar due to its stopping power.
- The shotgun shell was packed with buckshot, making it effective at close range.
- The farmer used buckshot to scare away the coyotes that were threatening his livestock.