shotgun shell

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A case containing explosive and a projectile for a shotgun.

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Examples (10)

  • The hunter carefully loaded a fresh shotgun shell into the chamber.
  • Police recovered a spent shotgun shell near the crime scene.
  • He kept a spare shotgun shell in his pocket, just in case.
  • The recoil from the powerful shotgun shell was significant.
  • She inspected the shotgun shell for any defects before firing.
  • The old wooden box contained several antique shotgun shells.
  • A single shotgun shell was all that remained after the incident.
  • He fumbled with the shotgun shell, trying to load it quickly.
  • The collector displayed a variety of vintage shotgun shells.
  • Be sure to use the correct type of shotgun shell for your firearm.