scatter shot
scat·ter shot
S s Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [skat-er shot]
- /ˈskæt ər ʃɒt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [skat-er shot]
- /ˈskæt ər ʃɒt/
Definition of scatter shot words
- noun scatter shot shot prepared for a weapon having a rifled bore or barrel. 1
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Origin of scatter shot
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65
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Parts of speech for Scatter shot
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scatter shot popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
scatter shot usage trend in Literature
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