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Meaning of shotgun
The primary meaning of the word "shotgun" refers to a firearm designed to fire a shell containing multiple pellets, which spread out over a wide area after leaving the barrel.
Etymology of shotgun
The word "shotgun" has its roots in the mid-19th century, derived from the combination of "shot" (referring to the pellets fired from the gun) and "gun" (the firearm itself).
Historically, shotguns were used for hunting small and large game, as well as for sport shooting, and were often associated with the American West and the concept of the "wild frontier".
Synonyms
rifle
firearm
gun
pistol
revolver
handgun
shotgun
musket
carbine
blunderbuss
cannon
artillery
ordnance
armament
weaponry
arms
munitions
ammunition
bullets
missiles
projectiles
firearms
sidearm
piece
shooter
shooter's tool
hunting tool
sporting gun
fowling piece
scattergun
breechloader
muzzleloader
shotgunner
shooter
marksman
gunner
artilleryman
rifleman
sniper
sharpshooter
gunslinger
Definitions
- A firearm, typically designed to be fired from the shoulder, which fires a shell containing multiple pellets, used for hunting and shooting at close range.
- A seat in a vehicle, especially a car, next to the driver, which is often considered the most desirable or privileged position.
- A method of making a decision or resolving a dispute by having two people simultaneously choose or claim something, such as a seat or a task.
Usage Examples
- The hunter shouldered his shotgun and headed into the forest to hunt for deer.
- In the car, the shotgun seat is usually reserved for the person who calls it first.
- The two friends decided to settle their dispute over who would get to keep the last slice of pizza by playing shotgun.