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shotgun

/ˈʃɑtˌgʌn/
/ˈʃotgən/
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Other forms: shotguns; shotgunned; shotgunning

Definitions of shotgun
  1. noun
    firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
    synonyms: scattergun
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    types:
    fowling piece
    a light shotgun used for fowling
    sawed-off shotgun
    a shotgun with short barrels
    type of:
    firearm, piece, small-arm
    a portable gun
Pronunciation
US
/ˈʃɑtˌgʌn/
UK
/ˈʃotgən/
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