Scattergun
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scattergun is a noun meaning (firearms, informal) Synonym of shotgun.
Meaning
(firearms, informal) Synonym of shotgun.
More Meanings
- Unfocused in approach or topic.
Example Sentences
But in all-around use, the scattergun now ranks first across fields and forests, trap and skeet ranges.
You ever have a staring contest with a fish? No eyelids. Kinda pointless, right? Like you reaching for that scattergun.
Groundhitching the horse, he left the Winchester in the saddle boot and reached under his duster to unsling the scattergun.
UKIP's Facebook approach was the most 'scattergun', posting a slew of national messages, presumably in the hope that something might impact locally.
Word Forms
- scatterguns
- scatter gun
- scatter-gun
Synonyms for scattergun
Depending on context, synonyms include shotgun, scattershot.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shotgun, scatter-gun, splatter-gun, splattergun, pot shot, hotgun.
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