Meaning of shot garland | Babel Free
Definitions
A wooden or rope frame for holding shot, attached to the coamings or ledges of the deck of a ship.
Examples
“Kydd went to the shot garland around the main hatch and rolled a ball on to the cradle.”
“One 12 -pound shot was found resting in the shot garland in the bow and the other under the forward deck.”
“A disaffected sailor is able to lift a cannon ball out of a shot garland and allow it to decide for itself what damage it will do.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.