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Definition of Shotgun

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

Definition of Shotgun

1. n. A light, smooth- bored gun, often double-barreled, especially designed for firing small shot at short range, and killing small game.

Definition of Shotgun

1. Noun. A gun which fires loads consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge. ¹

2. Noun. (slang) The front passenger seat in a vehicle, next to the driver; so called because the position of the shotgun-armed guard on a horse-drawn stage-coach, wagon train, or gold transport was next to the driver on a forward-mounted bench seat. ¹

3. Noun. (American English) A one-story dwelling with no hallways or corridors, with the rooms arranged in a straight line. Mostly heard in the southern United States. ¹

4. Noun. (American football) A play formation in which the quarterback is a few feet behind the snapper when the ball is hiked, ideally allowing for an easier pass play. ¹

5. Verb. (slang smoking) To inhale from a pipe or other smoking device, followed shortly by an exhalation into someone else’s mouth. ¹

6. Verb. (transitive informal) To verbally lay claim to (something) ¹

7. Verb. (transitive baseball) To hit the ball directly back at the pitcher. ¹

8. Verb. (US slang) To rapidly drink a beverage from a can by making a hole in the bottom of the can, placing the hole above one's mouth, and opening the top. ¹

9. Adjective. Of or relating to a shotgun. ¹

10. Adjective. Occurring as a result of the threat of force. ¹

11. Adjective. Utilizing numerous or highly diverse means to achieve a particular result. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Shotgun

1. to shoot with a type of gun [v -GUNNED, -GUNNING, -GUNS]

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