Meanings
A type of firearm that is designed to be fired from the shoulder and typically has a smooth bore.
ایسی آتشیں اسلحہ جو کندھے سے چلائی جاتی ہے اور عام طور پر اس کا بارک ہموار ہوتا ہے۔
شٹ گن
shotgun
Common Collocations
- shotgun wedding
- shotgun blast
- double-barrel shotgun
Example Sentences
He fired the shotgun into the air to scare away the birds.
اس نے پرندوں کو بھگانے کے لیے شٹ گن ہوا میں چلائی۔
Us ne parindon ko bhaganay ke liye shotgun hawa mein chalai.
The hunter decided to use a shotgun for the game bird.
شکار کرنے والے نے شکار کی پرندے کے لیے شٹ گن استعمال کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Shikar karne wale ne shikar ki parinday ke liye shotgun istemal karne ka faisla kiya.
Shotguns are popular for home defense and hunting.
شٹ گن گھر کی حفاظت اور شکار کے لیے مقبول ہیں۔
Shotgun ghar ki hifazat aur shikar ke liye maqbool hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'shot' for firing and 'gun' which indicates a firearm.
Picture a person shooting into the air with a shotgun.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "shotgun" — a gun designed to be fired from the shoulder
First known use: early 19th century
The term has been in use since the early 19th century, originally referring to a type of firearm that could fire multiple projectiles.