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shotmaker

shotmaker

7.3
A person or company that makes small metal pellets for shotgun shells
  • noun
  • /ˈʃɑtˌmeɪkər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fabricante de perdigones
  • The old town was once famous for its expert shotmaker who crafted lead pellets by hand.

Examples

  • The shotmaker produced high-quality pellets for hunting.

  • Many shotmakers are located near industrial areas.

  • The factory hired a skilled shotmaker to produce high-quality pellets for ammunition.

  • As a leading shotmaker, the company supplies metal shot to several industries.

  • The shotmaker at the factory produced thousands of pellets for shotgun cartridges every day.

  • Our local shotmaker is known for his exceptional quality and precision in metal pellet production.

  • Many hunters rely on a reputable shotmaker to supply them with reliable ammunition for their shotguns.

Synonyms

arms manufacturer
vsshotmaker
1 3.9

A person or company that makes weapons and ammunition to sell

focuses on making small metal pellets for cartridges or industrial use

Surface Forms

shotmaker singular
shotmakers plural

Morphology

shotmaker = shot + maker (transparent) = shot + maker

A direct compound of 'shot' (pellet) + 'maker' (one who makes), so the meaning is directly predictable from its parts.

Etymology

Shotmaker comes from shot, an old word for a small thing that is 'thrown' or fired, the same idea you see in shotgun, so a shotmaker is someone who makes the small metal pellets used in cartridges.