Antonyms for buckshot


Grammar : Noun
Spell : buhk-shot
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbʌkˌʃɒt


Definition of buckshot

Origin :
  • coarse kind of shot used for deer and other large game, 1776, from buck (n.1) + shot (n.).
  • As in shot : noun discharge; ammunition
  • As in ammunition : noun projectiles for weaponry
Example sentences :
  • See, here's where a buckshot from your gun struck him in the side.
  • Extract from : « With Trapper Jim in the North Woods » by Lawrence J. Leslie
  • And Bob held out to him a handful of buckshot and rifle-bullets.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, July 20, 1880 » by Various
  • If there are any shotguns in the place bring two back with plenty of buckshot shells.
  • Extract from : « The End of Time » by Wallace West
  • One barrel was loaded with a heavy charge of buckshot, and the other with a slug.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Settlers » by Noah Brooks
  • I was armed with my double-barrelled shotgun loaded with buckshot.
  • Extract from : « The Land of the Long Night » by Paul du Chaillu
  • Can you work that camera of yours with a load of buckshot whistling by your head?
  • Extract from : « Spring Street » by James H. Richardson
  • One day a big Indian came in when I was alone and asked for buckshot.
  • Extract from : « Old Rail Fence Corners » by Various
  • "If he tries it we can halt him with a dose of buckshot," put in Sam.
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys on the Farm » by Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)
  • One had been struck by a ball on the head and a buckshot in the lungs.
  • Extract from : « The Citizen-Soldier » by John Beatty
  • Ef I had the feller here as was runin' it I'd give him a dose o' buckshot!
  • Extract from : « The Rover Boys in the Air » by Edward Stratemeyer

Synonyms for buckshot

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