grapeshot

grape·shot

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [greyp-shot]
- /ˈgreɪpˌʃɒt/
- /ˈɡreɪp.ʃɒt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [greyp-shot]
- /ˈgreɪpˌʃɒt/

Definitions of grapeshot word

noun grapeshot a cluster of small cast-iron balls formerly used as a charge for a cannon. 1
noun grapeshot Ammunition consisting of a number of small iron balls fired together from a cannon. 1
noun grapeshot type of ammunition 1
noun grapeshot ammunition for cannons consisting of a canvas tube containing a cluster of small iron or lead balls that scatter after firing 0
noun grapeshot a cluster of small iron balls, formerly fired from a cannon 0

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Origin of grapeshot

First appearance:

before 1740

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1740-50; grape + shot1

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Parts of speech for Grapeshot

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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grapeshot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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 grapeshot

noun grapeshot

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

Just one Synonym for grapeshot