Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sawed-off
adjective
/sɔːd ɒf/
Definition
A term used to describe a type of firearm, specifically a shotgun that has had its barrel shortened.
Examples
- He was carrying a sawed-off shotgun during the altercation.
- The police recovered a sawed-off rifle from the suspect’s house.
- In movies, characters often use sawed-off shotguns in dramatic chase scenes.
Meaning
Typically used in informal contexts, ‘sawed-off’ refers to guns that have been altered for ease of concealment or maneuverability, often associated with illegal activities.
Synonyms
- Short-barreled
- Cut-down
- Modified
