shotgun


Definition: Meaning of, shotgun in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈʃɒtɡʌn /

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shotgun shotguns
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  1. a long gun fired from the shoulder, that shoots many small round balls at one time, used especially for killing birds or animals
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shotgun used in phrases

  • ride shotgun (verb)
    1. informal ride in the front passenger seat of a vehicle, next to the driver
    2. informal assist and protect
  • sawed-off shotgun (noun)
    1. a shotgun with short barrels
  • sawn-off shotgun (noun)
    1. a SHOTGUN whose BARREL (= long thin tube) has been cut short so that it is easier to hide
  • shotgun marriage (noun)
    1. a marriage that takes place with short notice, esp. because the bride is pregnant
  • shotgun shell (noun)
    1. a shell containing lead shot; used in shotguns
  • shotgun wedding (noun)
    1. a wedding that has to take place immediately because the woman is going to have a baby
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