Definitions
Shotguns - as a noun
Firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
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
Word Game Points
SHOTGUNS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
SHOTGUNS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
SHOTGUNS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.