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sawn-off

/ˌsɔːn ˈɒf/

Tradução: Descreve uma arma de fogo cujo cano foi encurtado, frequentemente associada a uso ilegal ou a disparos à queima-roupa.

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adjective

/ˌsɔːn ˈɒf/C1formalbritish
  • ptDescreve uma arma de fogo cujo cano foi encurtado, frequentemente associada a uso ilegal ou a disparos à queima-roupa.

Describes a firearm that has had its barrel shortened, often associated with illegal use or close-range shooting.

  1. Short in statureB2informalbritish

    Describing a person who is notably shorter than average height.

    ptBaixo

    • He was a sawn-off bloke, barely reaching her shoulder.
    • The sawn-off jockey was surprisingly strong.
    • A sawn-off figure emerged from the crowd.

    Sinônimosdiminutivedumpylittlepetiteshortsmallsquatstubby

    Antônimoslankytall

  2. Cut shortB2informalbritish

    Describing something that has been deliberately shortened or truncated.

    ptSerrado

    • He carried a sawn-off shotgun in his bag.
    • The sawn-off barrel made the weapon easier to conceal.
    • She wore a sawn-off dress that ended above her knees.

    Sinônimosclippedcroppedcutshortenedtruncated

    Antônimoselongatedextendedlengthened

Formas
  • more sawn-off comparative form
  • most sawn-off superlative form