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

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case shot

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

One of the earliest kinds of scatter projectiles was case shot, or canister, used at Constantinople in 1453.

From Artillery Through the Ages A Short Illustrated History of Cannon, Emphasizing Types Used in America by Albert Manucy

The effective range of grape and case shot is from 500 to 600 yds.

From Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. by Henry Wager Halleck