scattergun

/ˌskædərˈgʌn/

Other forms: scatterguns

Definitions of scattergun

1. noun

   firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
   synonyms: shotgun

   types:

   fowling piece

   a light shotgun used for fowling

   sawed-off shotgun

   a shotgun with short barrels

   type of:

   firearm, piece, small-arm

   a portable gun