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shotgun in Dutch

shotgun in Dutch is buks, hagelgeweer, jachtgeweer — shotgun means a gun that fires a spray of small metal pellets, typically used for hunting or sport shooting.

shotgun in Dutch

buks
noun
(firearms) A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.
hagelgeweer
noun
(firearms) A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.
jachtgeweer
noun
(firearms) A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.

What does "shotgun" mean?

  1. noun A gun that fires a spray of small metal pellets, typically used for hunting or sport shooting.
    "He kept a shotgun for hunting pheasant."
  2. noun The front passenger seat of a vehicle.
    "I called shotgun before anyone else could."
  3. adjective Describing an approach that uses many scattered attempts rather than one focused one.
    "They took a shotgun approach, applying to dozens of jobs at once."
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shotgun in a sentence

  • He kept a shotgun for hunting pheasant.
  • I called shotgun before anyone else could.
  • They took a shotgun approach, applying to dozens of jobs at once.

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What is "shotgun" in Dutch?

"shotgun" in Dutch is buks, hagelgeweer, jachtgeweer. shotgun means: A gun that fires a spray of small metal pellets, typically used for hunting or sport shooting.

How do you use "shotgun" in a sentence?

Example: "He kept a shotgun for hunting pheasant." In Dutch, "shotgun" is buks, hagelgeweer, jachtgeweer.

Are there other ways to say "shotgun" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "shotgun": buks, hagelgeweer, jachtgeweer.

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