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]
7. armament shells
8. shells (ammunition)

Anotations

Scope note:

A type of rimmed, cylindrical ammunition used specifically in shotguns, which are filled with metal shot, or pellets, powder, and primer. The case is usually of paper or plastic fitted into a brass base that contains the primer cup.