chain shot

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cheyn shot]
- /tʃeɪn ʃɒt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cheyn shot]
- /tʃeɪn ʃɒt/

Definitions of chain shot words

noun chain shot cannon shot comprising two balls or half balls joined by a chain, much used formerly, esp in naval warfare to destroy rigging 3
noun chain shot cannon shot consisting of two balls or half balls connected by a chain, formerly used in naval warfare to destroy masts, sails, etc. 3
noun chain shot cannon shot consisting of two balls or half balls connected by a short chain, formerly used in naval artillery to destroy the masts and sails of enemy ships. 1

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Origin of chain shot

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

First recorded in 1575-85

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Parts of speech for Chain shot

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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chain shot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for chain shot

noun chain shot

cannonball — A cannonball is a heavy metal ball that is fired from a cannon.

Just one Synonym for chain shot