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shotgun

/ˈʃɒt.ɡʌn/

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noun

/ˈʃɒt.ɡʌn/B1formal
  • ruОгнестрельное оружие, обычно двуствольное гладкоствольное плечевое оружие, предназначенное для стрельбы дробью на коротких дистанциях.

A firearm, typically a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon, designed to fire shot at short ranges.

  1. FirearmB1formal

    A smoothbore shoulder weapon designed to fire multiple pellets (shot) at short ranges, often with a double barrel.

    ruДробовик

    • He loaded the shotgun with shells before the hunt.
    • The hunter carried a double-barreled shotgun.
    • Shotguns are commonly used for bird hunting and sport shooting.

    Synonymsscattergun

  2. Riding positionA2informalamerican

    The front passenger seat in a vehicle, especially a car or truck.

    ruПереднее пассажирское сиденье

    • I call shotgun! I want to sit in the front.
    • She always rides shotgun when they go on road trips.
    • He sat shotgun and navigated while his friend drove.
Forms
  • shotguns plural form
  • shotguns' possessive plural form
  • shotgun's possessive singular form