Shotgun (Noun)
Meaning
Firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hunter loaded his shotgun with buckshot to take down the large deer.
- She carefully placed the shotgun in the gun cabinet to keep it out of reach of the children.
- The police officer was trained to use a shotgun to breach doors during high-risk warrant services.
- The shotgun was a popular choice for home defense due to its wide spread and stopping power.
- He inherited his grandfather's old shotgun, which had been used for hunting waterfowl for decades.