buckshot
A buckshot is a type of ammunition used for hunting.
Buckshot is often associated with shotguns and hunting. When you hear someone say they fired their shotgun at a deer or other large animal, it's possible they were using buckshot. This type of ammunition isn't usually used for small game like rabbits or birds because the big pellets can cause too much damage to the meat. Hunters typically use smaller shells for those animals. Buckshot is also sometimes used by police officers in certain situations where a lot of force is needed, but this is less common and often generates controversy.
How common is "buckshot"?
Word buckshot is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
(chiefly US) Lead shot used in shotgun cartridges, made of larger pellets than birdshot and suitable for hunting larger game. [from 18th c.]
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