chain shot

noun

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.

Origin of chain shot

First recorded in 1575–85

Words nearby chain shot

chain reaction, chain reactor, chain reflex, chain rule, chain saw, chain shot, chain smoker, chain stitch, chain store, chain wheel, chain-link

Example sentences from the Web for chain shot

Round-shot and chain-shot and langridge came showering thickly down upon them.

True Blue |W.H.G. Kingston
Four cannons were pointed at the Suliotes, loaded with chain-shot and broken glass.

The Lion of Janina |Mr Jkai
Chain-shot was at that time a new invention; commonly attributed to De Wit.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. |David Hume
It is not necessary to explain at length the advantages of the chain-shot.

Told by the Death's Head |Mr Jkai

And how if they swept us off the causeway with a chain-shot?

Cardigan |Robert W. Chambers

British Dictionary definitions for chain shot

chain shot

noun

cannon shot comprising two balls or half balls joined by a chain, much used formerly, esp in naval warfare to destroy rigging

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chain shot

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Origin of chain shot

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British Dictionary definitions for chain shot

noun

BROWSE DICTIONARY

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chain shot

noun

Origin of chain shot

Words nearby chain shot

Example sentences from the Web for chain shot

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