Phrase guide

long gun

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A firearm, such as a shotgun or rifle, which is fired while braced against the shoulder.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: longarm, long arm

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: firearm, gun, ranged weapon, weapon

2

noun

Meaning 2

Any of a class of naval artillery pieces with especially long barrels for maximum range.

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Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Khmer: កាំភ្លើងវែង (kampləəŋ vɛɛŋ) — Translations
  • Ottoman Turkish: تفنك (tüfeñ, tüfek) — Translations