shotgun

/ˈʃɒtɡʌn/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A gun which fires loads typically consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.

2

The front passenger seat in a vehicle, next to the driver; so called because the position of the shotgun-armed guard on a horse-drawn stage-coach, wagon train, or gold transport was next to the driver on a forward-mounted bench seat. Can also be used in situations of claiming other resources such as bedrooms.

3

A one-story dwelling with no hallways or corridors, with the rooms arranged in a straight line.

4

An offensive formation in which the quarterback receives the snap at a distance behind the center, often with a running back set to one or both sides of him.

5

Relating to shotguns, either in a present or past sense.

6

Relating to the threat of force or dubious means.

7

Relating to the use of numerous, diverse or indiscriminate means to achieve a particular result.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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