Shotgun

usgb/ˈʃɑːtɡʌn/
noun

A type of gun with a broad firing range.

He used a shotgun to go hunting ducks.
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Often appears as...

  • sawed-off shotgun
  • shotgun shell
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Hunting Context

Usually referenced in hunting and indicates a wide spread of shot.

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Pack your shotgun; the hunting season starts tomorrow.
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Personal Defense

Often used to imply personal defense or home security.

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He keeps a shotgun for home defense.
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Cultural References

Commonly seen in Western movies and symbolizes frontier defense.

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The cowboy carried a shotgun on his horse.
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