Eskopeta (en. Shotgun)

/es.kɔ.pɛ.tə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of gun used in hunting or battle that has a wide barrel.
The shotgun is commonly used for hunting birds.
Ang eskopeta ay karaniwang ginagamit sa pangangaso ng mga ibon.
A gun that fires multiple bullets at once.
He used a shotgun for his hunting.
Gumamit siya ng eskopeta para sa kanyang pangangaso.
A type of gun with low recoil often used in sports shooting.
The shotgun is popular among shooting sports athletes.
Ang eskopeta ay popular sa mga atleta ng shooting sports.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'escopeta'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

He brought a shotgun for hunting.
He brought a shotgun for hunting.
Nagdala siya ng eskopeta sa pangangaso.

Related Words

favorite
Frequently used gun in sporting events.
paborito

Slang Meanings

defensive firearm
He bought a shotgun for the security of the house.
Bumili siya ng eskopeta para sa seguridad ng bahay.
common weapon
In movies, heroes often have a shotgun.
Sa mga pelikula, madalas may eskopeta ang mga bida.
large gun
The shotgun that Mang Juan has is very powerful.
Yung eskopeta na gamit ni Mang Juan, napakalakas.
dramatized weapon
Don't act too dramatic, it's just a shotgun.
Huwag ka masyadong mag drama, eskopeta lang yan.