TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

QUILTED GRAPE SHOT [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2008-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Guns (Land Forces)
  • Guns (Naval)
CONT

Quilted grape shot was named for its resemblance to a cluster of grapes. It consisted of multiple lead shots bound in a canvas bag and arranged around a wooden spindle. When it was fired, the unit broke open, spraying the shot amidst the enemy's rigging and crew.

OBS

The terms "quilted shot", "quilted grape", and "quilted grape shot" all derive from clustering the shot by means of binding it all together with fabric and twine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Canons (Forces terrestres)
  • Canons (Navires)
DEF

Conteneur cylindrique de manutention et de chargement des charges composées de balles, de "riblons", etc, dont le fond est généralement renforcé par une coupelle.

OBS

Lors du tir, ce conteneur se rompt sous les forces d'inertie et sa charge se disperse à partir de la bouche et jusqu'à quelques centaines de mètres de distance.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: