English Explanatory Dictionary

long gun

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A firearm, such as a shotgun or rifle, which is fired while braced against the shoulder.
  2. Any of a class of naval artillery pieces with especially long barrels for maximum range.

Word forms

long gun long guns

Synonyms

longarm long arm
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