noun
Meaning 1
A shotgun cartridge.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
shotshell
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noun
Meaning 2
Handgun and rifle cartridges loaded with lead shot canisters instead of bullets, intended for pest control.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: dust shot, ratshot, snakeshot
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From shot + shell.