sawn-off shotgun

noun

British
: a shotgun that has a shorter barrel than a regular shotgun

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More recently, Mavics armed with sawn-off shotgun attachments have taken on the role of interceptors shooting down enemy scouts and bombers. David Hambling, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025

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“Sawn-off shotgun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sawn-off%20shotgun. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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