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Powder And Shot (Noun)

Meaning

Ammunition consisting of gunpowder and bullets for muskets.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The colonial soldier was required to keep a store of powder and shot at all times in case of sudden attack.
  • As the armies clashed, the smell of gunpowder and smoke from the powder and shot filled the air.
  • Loading a musket was a time-consuming process, involving pouring a measured amount of powder and shot down the barrel.
  • A soldier's life was always in danger if he didn't keep a good supply of powder and shot handy.
  • By the mid-1700s, most soldiers carried pre-made packets of powder and shot, called cartridges, which simplified the loading process.

Hypernyms

  • Ammo
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