Meanings
nounshotshell (countable and uncountable, plural shotshells)
plural shotshells
- uncountableHandgun and rifle cartridges loaded with lead shot canisters instead of bullets, intended for pest control.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounHandgun and rifle cartridges loaded with lead shot canisters instead of bullets, intended for pest control.
Origin
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APA
shotshell. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shotshell
MLA
“shotshell.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shotshell. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shotshell,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shotshell.
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