1. Plural of birdshot; small pellets of lead or steel used in shotgun ammunition, typically for hunting birds and small game.
Usage: Commonly used in hunting and sport shooting contexts.

Examples

• The hunter loaded his shotgun with birdshots for the duck season.
• Birdshots are smaller and lighter than buckshot, making them ideal for upland game.
• He purchased several boxes of birdshots at the sporting goods store.
• The shotgun pattern with birdshots spreads effectively over a wider area.
• Birdshots are less likely to penetrate deeply, reducing the risk of over-penetration.