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

For instance, historians know the British at Saratoga loaded their cannons with tin canisters packed with iron balls, or “case shot,” that spread out like shotgun blasts.

From Seattle Times

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

From Fox News

Bounty reef sails case shot no prey, no pay cutlass me spike.

From Seattle Times

SHELTON, Wash. — Authorities identified two people found dead Tuesday at a home near Shelton and said the suspect in the case shot and killed himself Wednesday in Pendleton, Oregon, after a standoff.

From Seattle Times