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shotgun

Definition

  • noun: a gun with a long barrel that shoots a large number of small metal balls (called buckshot)
  • noun: a smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges

Examples

  • You can drive, but only if I can 'ride shotgun'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) money was to go out and cut corners. Where is the strong box, you varmint? Don't fucking move! Don't move! - See you at the diner. - I'm riding shotgun. Did you see him give it right over? Back to the hideout to split up the loot. We were all very close. (..)
    1990 Goodfellas