What does sawed-off mean?
Sawed-off means Shortened by sawing..
Sawed-off
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Shortened by sawing..
Definitions by Sense
- Shortened by sawing.
- (slang) Short, as though truncated.
- (slang, US) A shotgun with a barrel and sometimes buttstock which have been shortened by sawing them off; a sawed-off shotgun.
Example Sentences
The sawed-off shotgun was illegal because its shorter barrel made it too easy to conceal.
He was a sawed-off runt, just a little guy, but he packed so much attitude into that little package that no one was going to make anything about it.
When I'm called off, I got a sawed-off / Squeeze the trigger and bodies are hauled off
Synonyms for sawed-off
Antonyms for sawed-off
Related Words
Word Forms
- sawed-offs
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sawed-off?
Common synonyms include sawn-off, short, runty, pint-size.
What is the opposite of sawed-off?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sawed-off in a sentence?
The sawed-off shotgun was illegal because its shorter barrel made it too easy to conceal.
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