Pellet Powder

A very large grain powder giving a high initial velocity with a low pre ure in the interior of the gun. It is made by compre ing the powder meal into cylindrical metal molds. eloton — Jn the French service the term applied to a squad or section commanded by a lieutenant. otonnement. — In the French service, a term meaning a platoon formation in three ranks. It. — To throw mi iles; to a ail, with pellets; to strike with something thrown or driven. elt a. — A small shield, especially one of approximately elliptic form. eltaatai. — Soldiers in the Grecian army, who were intermediate between the hoplitai or heavy-armed infantry and the psiloi or light-armed troops, carrying a lighter defensive armor, as well as a shorter pike than the hoplitai.