Meaning of chainshot | Babel Free

Definitions

Noun. [B2]

Examples

“Various subordinate plans were also detailed by the witness; amongst others, Broughton 'told him, with an oath, that he was resolved to load⟳ .the great gun in the park⟳ with four balls or chainshots, and fire it at the king's coach as he returned from the House.”

“The chainshot, called two-headed angels, made her think⟳ of Evonne's ship and gave her a brief tremor of emotion amid her work⟳.”

“Mr. Gray was investigating boxes and boxes of fascinating weaponry—grapeshot, chainshot, minié balls, cannonballs, bayonets, landmines—when a voice intruded.”

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