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Buckshot

Definition:

Buckshot refers to small lead pellets used as ammunition in shotguns.

Senses:

1. Noun: Metal pellets used as ammunition in shotguns.
2. Adjective: Relating to or made from buckshot.

Usages:

Sense 1: Noun

a) Popular Usage: In hunting, buckshot is often used to hunt large game birds.

Example: He loaded his shotgun with buckshot in preparation for the pheasant hunt.

b) Local Usage: In some regions, buckshot is used for home defense purposes.

Example: The homeowner fired a blast of buckshot at the intruder to protect his family.

Sense 2: Adjective

a) Popular Usage: The hunter had a buckshot vest to protect himself from target fragments.

Example: He wore a buckshot vest to shield his body during shooting practice.

b) Local Usage: The gunshot injury was treated by removing the embedded buckshot pellets.

Example: The surgeon skillfully removed the buckshot pellets from the patient's leg.

Related Products:

• Buckshot Shotgun Ammunition
• Buckshot Vest