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blunderbuss

/ˈblʌndəˌbʌs/

/ˈblʌndərˌbʌs/

Translations

blunderbussnoun

blunderbusses

/ˈblʌndəˌbʌs/

/ˈblʌndərˌbʌs/

The pirate carried a blunderbuss on his shoulder.

Пират нес мушкетон на плече.

Additional translations

ружьё с широким дулом

Synonyms

blunderbussadjective

/ˈblʌndəbʌs/

/ˈblʌndɚˌbʌs/

Used attributively to describe approaches or methods that are indiscriminate or lacking subtlety.

Synonyms

blunderbussnoun

A short-barreled large-bored gun with a flared muzzle, used at short range.

The pirate brandished his blunderbuss, ready to defend his treasure.

A clumsy or incompetent person; also, an action or approach that is indiscriminate and lacking subtlety or precision.

Though well-meaning, the rookie detective was a complete blunderbuss during the investigation.

blunderbussadjective

Indiscriminate and lacking subtlety or precision; blunt.

Critics say the policy is a blunderbuss solution that harms small businesses.