noun
buckshot
noun
1
Large lead pellets loaded into shotgun shells, bigger than birdshot and used for hunting larger game or for self-defense.
"He loaded the shotgun with buckshot before heading out to check on the deer damage."
How to Use Buckshot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHeavy-duty shotgun ammunition meant for big game, not birds.
Common pairings
a round of buckshot
loaded with buckshot
Word Forms
buckshots plural
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of "buck" (deer) and "shot" — shot sized for hunting deer.