hot shot

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Noun

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hot shot (plural hot shots)

  1. Alternative spelling of hotshot
  2. (historical, military, nautical) Round shot that has been heated to a glow before firing in order to set wooden enemy ships afire.
    After being struck by three hot shot from the coastal fort, the attacking ship of the line burned uncontrollably until the flames reached her powder magazine and she blew up.

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(incendiary projectile):