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Upshot :: Upshot (n.) Final issue; conclusion; the sum and substance; the end; the result; the consummation.

Calipers :: Calipers (n. pl.) An instrument, usually resembling a pair of dividers or compasses with curved legs, for measuring the diameter or thickness of bodies, as of work shaped in a lathe or planer, timber, masts, shot, etc.; or the bore of firearms, tubes, etc.; -- called also caliper compasses, or caliber compasses..

Foreshot :: Foreshot (n.) In distillation of low wines, the first portion of spirit that comes over, being a fluid abounding in fusel oil..

Shell :: Shell (n.) The case which holds the powder, or charge of powder and shot, used with breechloading small arms..

Canister :: Canister (n.) A kind of case shot for cannon, in which a number of lead or iron balls in layers are inclosed in a case fitting the gun; -- called also canister shot..

Ladle :: Ladle (v. t.) A ring, with a handle or handles fitted to it, for carrying shot..

Shot-free :: Shot-free (a.) Not to be injured by shot; shot-proof.

Shots :: Shots (n. pl.) The refuse of cattle taken from a drove.

Bolt :: Bolt (n.) A sliding catch, or fastening, as for a door or gate; the portion of a lock which is shot or withdrawn by the action of the key..

Case Shot :: Case shot () A collection of small projectiles, inclosed in a case or canister..

Gunshot :: Gunshot (n.) The distance to which shot can be thrown from a gun, so as to be effective; the reach or range of a gun..

Hearing :: Hearing (n.) Extent within which sound may be heard; sound; earshot.

Overshot :: Overshot (imp. & p. p.) of Overshoo.

Gunshot :: Gunshot (a.) Made by the shot of a gun: as. a gunshot wound.

Sight-shot :: Sight-shot (n.) Distance to which the sight can reach or be thrown.

Undershot :: Undershot (a.) Having the lower incisor teeth projecting beyond the upper ones, as in the bulldog..

Putting :: Putting (n.) The throwing of a heavy stone, shot, etc., with the hand raised or extended from the shoulder; -- originally, a Scottish game..

Reach :: Reach (n.) The act of stretching or extending; extension; power of reaching or touching with the person, or a limb, or something held or thrown; as, the fruit is beyond my reach; to be within reach of cannon shot..

Earshot :: Earshot (n.) Reach of the ear; distance at which words may be heard.

Shoot :: Shoot (n.) A weft thread shot through the shed by the shuttle; a pick.

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