Synonyms for
Shotgun
Definition
a gun with a long barrel that fires a large number of small pellets at one time, used for hunting or in fighting
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Common collocations
- shotgun wedding
- shotgun blast
- shotgun house
- shotgun approach
- shotgun rider
- shotgun microphone
- shotgun seat
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Usage note
Primarily refers to a type of firearm. Figuratively, 'shotgun' can imply a forceful or hurried approach, as in 'shotgun wedding' or 'shotgun approach'.
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Example sentences
- He used a shotgun to hunt ducks in the marsh.
- The robber threatened the bank teller with a shotgun.
- The farmer kept a shotgun in his truck for protection.
- The soldier carried a shotgun on his mission in the jungle.
- The police officer had his shotgun ready in case of an emergency.
Quotes
"I got my shotgun and my rifle, and I'm ready to kill anyone who comes to my house," said the old man.
"I want a shotgun, a beer, and a pickup truck," sang the country song.
"A shotgun wedding is a happy wedding," said the bride's father.