Definition of "scattergun" []

• See shotgun. (noun)

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• "Writing in The Daily Telegraph today, the academic and author called for a complete overhaul of the "scattergun" approach to genetic research, which is backed by millions of pounds in funding by governments and medical charities such as the Wellcome Trust."
• "Desperate graduates are also increasingly taking a 'scattergun' approach to sending out applications."
• "I have studied self defense use of the "scattergun" or "streetsweeper" and feel confident I could protect my family and property if needed."