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shotgun Definition and Meaning in English (shotgun definition)

noun
Synonyms:firearmgunfowling piece
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Shotgun definition: A smoothbore firearm designed to fire a number of small lead pellets or a single projectile called a slug, commonly used for hunting small game or for sport.

Definitions of Shotgun

  1. 1noun

    A smoothbore firearm designed to fire a number of small lead pellets or a single projectile called a slug, commonly used for hunting small game or for sport.

  2. 2verb

    To force or coerce someone into doing something, often quickly or without much choice, or to claim the front passenger seat of a vehicle.

Example Sentences

casual

“The hunter loaded his shotgun before heading into the forest.”

casual

“He called 'shotgun' and quickly jumped into the front seat of the car.”

formal

“The police found an old shotgun hidden in the abandoned barn.”

Synonyms

firearmgunfowling piece

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Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

shotgun weddingidiom

A wedding that is forced or hurried, typically because the bride is pregnant.

ride shotgunexpression

To ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle.

shotgun approachcollocation

An indiscriminate or wide-ranging approach that aims to hit many targets, often without much precision.

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Shotgun definition: A smoothbore firearm designed to fire a number of small lead pellets or a single projectile called a slug, commonly used for hunting small game or for sport.
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'Shotgun' translates to 'shotgun' in English. Shotgun definition: A smoothbore firearm designed to fire a number of small lead pellets or a single projectile called a slug, commonly used for hunting small game or for sport.
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