Phrase guide

chain shot

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A projectile consisting of two cannon balls or half balls linked by a chain, fired from cannons mostly to attack spars and rigging.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, historical, uncountable

Topics: government, military, nautical, politics, transport, war

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: angel shot

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: shot

History

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: kettingkogel — projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain
  • Finnish: ketjukuula — projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain
  • French: boulet chaîné — projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain
  • German: Kettenkugel — projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain
  • Polish: kula łańcuchowa — projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain
  • Russian: цепно́й кни́ппель (cepnój kníppelʹ) — projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain
  • Swedish: kedjelod — projectile consisting of two cannon balls linked by a chain