multishot

Multishot is a term used across several domains to describe a mechanism that delivers multiple outputs from a single action. It is commonly used in firearms, archery, digital media, and manufacturing.

In firearms, multishot describes weapons that discharge more than one projectile per trigger pull. This includes double-barreled shotguns and revolving-firearm designs, as well as other configurations that chamber and fire multiple rounds in rapid succession. The purpose is to increase the number of projectiles delivered without requiring separate trigger actions.

In archery and crossbow technology, multishot denotes designs capable of launching more than one projectile in a single actuation. Such configurations are relatively uncommon and are typically found in specialized equipment or historical prototypes.

In video games and digital media, multishot is used for abilities or modes that generate multiple projectiles per shot. A well-known example is the Multishot enchantment for crossbows in Minecraft, which lets a single pull fire three arrows while consuming only one arrow from the player's inventory.

In photography and imaging, multishot modes capture several frames in quick succession to produce higher dynamic range, improved resolution, or improved focus stacking. Smart devices may use multishot as part of HDR, panorama, or motion-blurring suppression features.

In manufacturing, multi-shot molding is an injection-molding process that injects two or more materials or colors into a single part, enabling multi-material or color components.