Shotgun: meaning, definitions and examples

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shotgun

 

[ หˆสƒษ’tษกสŒn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

firearm type

A shotgun is a type of firearm that is designed to shoot a number of small pellets, referred to as shot, or a single slug. Shotguns are typically smoothbore weapons, which means they do not have rifled barrels, allowing for the spread of shot over a wider area. They are commonly used for hunting birds and clay targets, but can also serve in home defense and law enforcement roles. The versatility of shotguns makes them popular among sports shooters and hunters alike.

Synonyms

firearm, gun, piece

Examples of usage

  • He used a shotgun to hunt ducks.
  • The police officer carried a shotgun for added protection.
  • They practiced at the shooting range using shotguns.

Translations

Translations of the word "shotgun" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espingarda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‰เคŸเค—เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schrotflinte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ senapan patah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฒะพัั‚ะฒะพะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ strzelba

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒงใƒƒใƒˆใ‚ฌใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fusil ร  pompe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escopeta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pompalฤฑ tรผfek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒท๊ฑด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู†ุฏู‚ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brokovnice

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brokovnica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ•ฃๅผนๆžช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกportna puลกka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skotvopn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ั‹ัˆ า›ะฐั€ัƒั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ—แƒแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tรผfษ™ng

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ escopeta

Word origin

The term 'shotgun' originated in the late 19th century and is a compound word formed from 'shot', which refers to the small metallic balls or pellets that are fired from the weapon, and 'gun', a common term for firearms. Prior to the formal introduction of the term in America, shotguns were referred to as 'fowling pieces' due to their primary use for hunting birds. The design of shotguns has evolved over the years, and they were heavily influenced by the needs of hunters and sportsmen. The widespread adoption of shotguns came with advancements in metallurgy and manufacturing processes during the Industrial Revolution. By the late 1800s, double-barrel shotguns became wildly popular, leading to the establishment of numerous firearm manufacturers dedicated solely to their production. Shotguns have since become entrenched in American culture, evidenced by their portrayal in movies and television, and remain a staple in both competitive shooting and hunting.