shells (ammunition)

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Scope note
Hollow projectiles containing harmful agents such as shrapnel, explosives, or incendiary or poisonous chemicals, designed to be fired from artillery. For the explosive weapons, including both projectiles and stationary devices, which incorporate both a detonating mechanism and explosives or other harmful agents, use "bombs."
shells
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024