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BNC: 9088 COCA: 5379

shotgun

shotgun /ˈʃɑːtˌgʌn/ noun
plural shotguns
shotgun
/ˈʃɑːtˌgʌn/
noun
plural shotguns
Learner's definition of SHOTGUN
[count]
: a gun with a long barrel that shoots a large number of small metal balls (called buckshot)猎枪;火枪 see picture at gun; see also sawed-off shotgun
American football : an offensive formation in which the quarterback is a few yards behind the line of scrimmage at the start of a play(比赛开始时四分卫站在争球线后几码处的)拉开进攻阵势

ride shotgun

see 1ride
BNC: 9088 COCA: 5379

shotgun

1 of 2

noun

shot·​gun ˈshät-ˌgən How to pronounce shotgun (audio)
1
: a usually smoothbore shoulder weapon capable of firing shot at short ranges
2
: an offensive football formation in which the quarterback plays a few yards behind the line of scrimmage and the other backs are scattered as flankers or slotbacks
shotgun transitive verb
shotgunner noun

shotgun

2 of 2

adjective

1
: of, relating to, or using a shotgun
2
: involving coercion
3
: covering a wide field with hit-or-miss effectiveness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
But when holder Tanner McGee, who is also the Jaguars’ backup quarterback, shifted into the shotgun formation, the Bruins quickly tried to gird themselves for a potential knockout punch. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2022 On a third-and-fourth, in the shotgun formation, Brissett snapped the ball and backed away in the pocket. Irie Harris, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022 Finley lined up in shotgun formation with Ashford split out as a wide receiver. al, 4 Sep. 2022 But that drive stalled shortly after first-year center Garrett Dellinger’s shotgun snap over Daniels’ head on second-and-goal from the Florida State 5. Brett Martel, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2022 The match was even going into the third set, but the player who brought tennis to a new level of precision and athleticism 25 years ago seemed to lose a step to Tomljanović's long-armed forehand and two-handed shotgun of a backhand. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2022 Food truck operators in Houston are on edge as police look for a shotgun-wielding robber who has already hit a dozen businesses. Fox News, 1 Sep. 2022 Just don’t expect to see Sark riding shotgun in that unmistakable Lambo, though. Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Aug. 2022 The shark-attack thriller also stars country singer Trace Adkins as a man — distraught after his daughter has been killed by a shark — who takes matters (and a shotgun) into his own hands when the authorities are slow to act. Michael O'sullivan, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2022
Adjective
Last season, Jackson went under center on just five drop-backs, while the Ravens’ primary ball-carriers had just 24 carries in non-shotgun looks. Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 3 June 2021 In 2019, in non-shotgun formations, Jackson had 19 drop-backs and combined with Ravens running backs for 27 carries, according to Sports Info Solutions. Jonas Shaffer, baltimoresun.com, 3 June 2021 Lunch and registration begin at 11 a.m., with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Post-Tribune, 7 July 2017 Outing highlights include: Registration, lunch and a putting contest (noon)Shotgun start (1:30 p.m.)Dinner (6:30 p.m.)Proximities, skins, awards and a 50/50 raffleSponsorship opportunities are still available for the event. Megan Becka, cleveland.com, 13 June 2017 Outing highlights include:Registration, lunch and a putting contest (noon)Shotgun start (1:30 p.m.)Dinner (6:30 p.m.)Proximities, skins, awards and a 50/50 raffleSponsorship opportunities are still available for the event. Megan Becka, cleveland.com, 13 June 2017 Check-in at 11 a.m. followed by 1 p.m. shotgun start. Nick Roth, The Mercury News, 7 June 2017 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1776, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shotgun was in 1776
BNC: 9088 COCA: 5379
shotgun

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + SHOTGUN | SHOTGUN + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE12-bore, 12-gauge, double-barrelled/double-barreled, pump, pump-action, sawed-off, sawn-off (BrE) * 12 口徑獵槍;雙管獵槍;滑桿式散彈槍;槍管鋸短的獵槍The men were armed with sawn-off / sawed-off shotguns.這些人帶着槍管鋸短的獵槍。loaded子彈上膛的獵槍VERB + SHOTGUNcock扣上獵槍扳機fire獵槍開火be armed with, carry, have, hold配有獵槍;帶着獵槍;手握獵槍point, raise, threaten sb with用獵槍指着;舉起獵槍;用獵槍威脅某人The shotgun was pointed at me.獵槍指着我。load, reload給獵槍裝子彈;給獵槍重新裝上子彈aim用獵槍瞄準目標be blasted with持獵槍射擊SHOTGUN + NOUNlicence (BrE) 獵槍許可證cartridge, pellet, shell獵槍子彈blast獵槍射擊The cause of death was a shotgun blast at close range.死亡原因是近距離獵槍射擊。wound獵槍傷PREPOSITIONof a/the shotgun獵槍的⋯the barrel of a shotgun獵槍槍筒with a shotgun用獵槍He tried to blow his brains out with a shotgun.他試圖用獵槍打爆他的腦殼。

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