Vocabulary Entry

shotgun

|noun • verb

noun

A type of firearm that is designed to be fired from the shoulder and often fires multiple small pellets.

Example Sentences

"He took his shotgun out for bird hunting in the early morning."

"The police officer was trained to use a shotgun for special situations."

"She admired the craftsmanship of the vintage shotgun displayed in the museum."

verb

Example Sentences

"They decided to shotgun the last can of soda during the party."

"We will shotgun the race by starting from different points."

"He was eager to shotgun the game night with friends."