case shot

American  

noun

1. a collection of small projectiles in a case, to be fired from a cannon.

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case shot British  

noun

1. another name for canister

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Etymology

Origin of case shot

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

This is not the first time the 30-year-old rapper has seen his efforts to revive the case shot down.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

On Wednesday, the judge overseeing the case shot down the pop icon's request to remove her father Jamie as conservator.

From Fox News • Jul. 1, 2021

Rickie Fowler, a late commit to Wyndham looking to make a Ryder Cup case, shot a bogey-free three-under 67.

From Golf Digest • Aug. 18, 2016

The projectiles are of three kinds—ordinary shells, shrapnel shells, and case shot.

From With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) Journal of Active Service by Burne, C. R. N. (Charles Richard Newdigate)

In spite of the incessant rain of grape and case shot, the Prussians advanced until they reached the pleasant green meadows they had seen in the distance.

From With Frederick the Great A Story of the Seven Years' War by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)