Projectiles
Shot and projectiles are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shot" instead a noun "Projectiles".
Shot
Shot noun - A directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- In The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind it was possible to shot down magical projectiles (like fireballs or lightning blots) with arrows or crossbow bolts, or with similar ranged magic.
Source: Shoot the Bullet - Most projectiles that the Revenant shoots, can one-shot most players, unless they are stocked on armor and health.
Source: Game Breaker / Doom -
Charged Attack: Your ship has a powerful charged shot that shoots out four green elliptical projectiles.
Source: Video Game / Bio-Hazard Battle
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