Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
5. ammunition
6. [ammunition for artillery]

Anotations

Scope note:

Cannon shot consisting usually of two balls linked by a length of chain or wire, or sometimes of a single ball with a length of chain attached on opposite sides, used from the 17th to the 19th century to inflict damage on fortifications and most especially on the sails and rigging of ships.