What is another word for shotgun shell?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈɒtɡʌn ʃˈɛl] (IPA) 
Shotgun shells are used in shotguns to fire projectiles such as birdshot, buckshot, or slugs. There are several synonyms for shotgun shells, some of which are commonly used in different regions or contexts. In the United States, a shotgun shell is sometimes called a shotgun cartridge, but in Britain and other Commonwealth countries, it is more commonly called a cartridge. The term shell may also be used interchangeably with cartridge or shotshell. Additionally, different gauges of shotgun shells can have specific nicknames, such as "12-gauge" being referred to as just "12" by some hunters. Other informal terms include shot loads, ammo, and shells.
