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Balls (bullets)

Scope note

Use for solid bullets of spherical or conical shape, containing no propellant or explosive, fired from small arms. For the spherical projectiles made to be fired from cannons, use "cannonballs."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000227408

Broader Terms used

bullets

Equivalent Terms used

ball (bullet)

Created

13yrs ago

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