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SCATTERGUN

(noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Scattergun.

Scattergun - as a noun

Firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shotgun
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
firearmpiecesmall-arm
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Scattergun - as an adjective

Unfocused in approach or topic

Example Sentences

"He fired his scattergun at the approaching birds."
"The old man kept a scattergun by his bedside for protection."
"The hunter aimed his scattergun at the fleeing deer."
"She loaded her scattergun with buckshot for hunting."
"The police officer carried a scattergun as a backup weapon."
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Word Game Points

Is SCATTERGUN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scattergun is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCATTERGUN has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is SCATTERGUN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scattergun is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCATTERGUN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is SCATTERGUN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scattergun is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCATTERGUN has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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