shotgun

• Arme à feu d'épaule, généralement à canon lisse et souvent à double canon, conçue pour tirer des cartouches de chevrotine ou de plombs sur de courtes distances.

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.

   Fusil de chasse

   • 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.

   Synonymesscattergun

2. Riding positionA2informalamerican

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

   Place du passager avant

   • 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.