chain shot en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, historical, uncountable) A projectile consisting of two cannon balls or half balls linked by a chain, fired from cannons mostly to attack spars and rigging.
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chain-shot | alternative | lexicographic | |
| chainshot | alternative | lexicographic | |
| chain shots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (7)
de Kettenkugel (projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain) · nl kettingkogel (projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain) · sv kedjelod (projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain) · fi ketjukuula (projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain) · pl kula łańcuchowa (projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain) · fr boulet chaîné (projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain) · ru цепно́й кни́ппель (projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain)