Definition of "buckshot" [buck•shot]

• A large lead shot for shotgun shells, used especially in hunting big game. (noun)

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• "That is what they call buckshot -- called buckshot, because, oftentimes, it's used to shoot bucks."
• "Is mooseyak going to whine that buckshot is unfair and sneak attacks her like she does to anyone outside her circle?"
• "First of all, let it be known that buckshot is a short range load."