
Examples of case shot
'Caseshot' is a projectile used in ordnance for fighting at close quarters. It consists of a thin metal case containing a large number of
bullets or other small projectiles, such as musketballs, stones, or old pieces of iron. Case-shot was formerly called canister, though the term now used occurs as early as
1625.
See also
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Canister shot
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Grapeshot
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Shrapnel shell
References
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