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SHOTGUNS

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There are 7 meanings of the word Shotguns.

Shotguns - as a noun

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

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

Shotguns - as a verb

(smoking) to inhale from a pipe or other smoking device, followed shortly by an exhalation into someone else’s mouth.

To verbally lay claim to (something)

Example: "I got a day off because i shotgunned it."

To hit the ball directly back at the pitcher.

To rapidly drink a beverage from a can by making a hole in the bottom of the can, placing the hole above one's mouth, and opening the top.

To send out many (requests, answers to a question, etc), especially in the hope that one obtains a positive result (i.e. reveals useful information, is correct, etc), in the manner of a shotgun firing many balls of shot such that one may hit a target.

To employ the technique of shotgun debugging.

Example Sentences

"He took out one of his shotguns and aimed it at the target."
"The hunters loaded their shotguns with cartridges before heading into the woods."
"The bank robbers threatened the hostages with their shotguns."
"The police confiscated a cache of shotguns from the criminal's hideout."
"Hunting geese with shotguns requires precision and skill."
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Word Game Points

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

SHOTGUNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is SHOTGUNS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shotguns is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHOTGUNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SHOTGUNS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shotguns is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHOTGUNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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