musket ball

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A solid, spherical projectile, typically made of lead, designed to be fired from a musket. It is a single, non-explosive shot. Examples The archaeologists found several musket balls buried at the site of the historic battle. Soldiers would carry pre-measured powder and a musket ball in a paper cartridge. The musket ball shattered the bone upon impact. Advanced Usage The term "...