shotgun

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges

Etymology

From shot + gun. Front passenger seat sense comes from ride shotgun.

In classic literature

Synonyms

scattergun

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