long gun

== English == === Noun === long gun (plural long guns) A firearm, such as a shotgun or rifle, which is fired while braced against the shoulder. Synonyms: longarm, long arm Hypernyms: firearm < gun < ranged weapon < weapon Hyponyms: shotgun, rifle Coordinate terms: handgun, pistol; see also Thesaurus:firearm Any of a class of naval artillery pieces with especially long barrels for maximum range. ==== Usage notes ==== Commonly used in Canada, with regard to the inclusion of such weapons in the Canadian Firearms Registry. ==== Translations ====