Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sawn-off
adjective
/sɔːn ɒf/
Definition
A sawn-off refers to a firearm, particularly a shotgun, that has had its barrel shortened.
Examples
- The police discovered a sawn-off shotgun in the suspect’s vehicle.
- He was caught trying to smuggle a sawn-off rifle across the border.
Meaning
The term describes a weapon that has been modified to reduce its length, making it easier to conceal and handle.
Synonyms
- Shortened
- Cut-down
- Modified
