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er of lead or iron balls in layers are inclosed in a case fitting the gun; -- called also canister shot,

An alloy of lead and tin, of which the Chinese make tea canisters.

A collection of small projectiles, inclosed in a case or canister.

It consisted of bolts, nails, and other pieces of iron fastened together or inclosed in a canister.

a spindle- shaped, or fish-shaped, self-propelling submarine torpedo. -- Spar torpedo, a canister or other vessel containing an explosive charge, and attached to the end of a long spar which projects from a ship or boat and is thrust against an enemy's ship, exploding the torpedo. -- Torpedo boat, a vessel adapted fo…