grapeshot

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a cluster of small projectiles fired together from a cannon to produce a hail of shot

Etymology

From grape + shot, named for the resemblance of the bag of shot to a bunch of grapes.

In classic literature

Synonyms

grape

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