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.”
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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
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Word forms
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He loaded the shotgun with _____ before heading out to check on the deer damage.
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.
