# grapeshot

Pronunciation: say "GRAYP-shot" US /ˈɡɹeɪpˌʃɑt/, UK /ˈɡɹeɪpʃɒt/

## Noun

1. A cluster of small iron balls packed in a canvas bag and fired from a cannon as a single charge.
   - Simple: A bunch of small iron balls fired together from a cannon as one shot.
   - _The gunners rammed grapeshot down the barrel as the cavalry drew near._
   - _At close range, grapeshot turned the field gun into a devastating weapon against advancing infantry._

## Origin

Formed from grape and shot, named because the bag of shot resembled a bunch of grapes.

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