noun

buckshot

Buckshot (noun) means Large lead pellets loaded into shotgun shells, bigger than birdshot and used for hunting larger game or for self-defense. Example: “He loaded the shotgun with buckshot before heading out to check on the deer damage.”

noun

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 notes

In 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.

Synonyms

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bird shot duck shot

Frequently asked questions

What does “buckshot” mean?

The word “buckshot” means large lead pellets loaded into shotgun shells, bigger than birdshot and used for hunting larger game or for self-defense. In plain terms, heavy-duty shotgun ammunition meant for big game, not birds.

How do you use “buckshot” in a sentence?

Here is “buckshot” used in a sentence: “He loaded the shotgun with buckshot before heading out to check on the deer damage.”

What part of speech is “buckshot”?

“Buckshot” is a noun.

What is the meaning of buckshot?

"buckshot" (noun) means large lead pellets loaded into shotgun shells, bigger than birdshot and used for hunting larger game or for self-defense.