Rifle
Shotgun
Shotgun noun - Firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Each state has their own laws which regulate the minimum barrel length of a rifle or a shotgun.
Source: Sawed-Off Shotgun - Explains why Lloyd only brought a sword, and The General used a .44 instead of a more practical assault rifle or shotgun.
Source: Web Animation / Castle Series - While it is uncommon, NPCs can be seen twirling their pistols when idle and provided that they do not have a rifle/shotgun/machine gun equipped.
Source: Video Game / S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
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