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sawed-off

The word “sawed-off” has 2 syllables: sawed-off

It's pronounced as /ˈsɔːd ˌɔːf/

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In the thesaurus, “sawed-off” has 49 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for sawed-off along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for sawed-off

Antonyms for sawed-off

Meanings of sawed-off

  • noun
    1. A shotgun with a barrel and sometimes buttstock which have been shortened by sawing them off; a sawed-off shotgun.
  • adjective
    1. Shortened by sawing.
    2. Short (as though something that should be there isn't).

Example Sentences

  • The robber was caught carrying a sawed-off shotgun.
  • He modified the rifle into a sawed-off version for easier concealment.
  • The detective found a sawed-off weapon hidden under the suspect’s coat.
  • Using a sawed-off shotgun made it easier for the criminals to move quickly.
  • The police confiscated a sawed-off firearm during the raid.

On this page you'll find 83 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sawed-off, such as: altitudinous, bantam, big, bitty, bulky, chunky, close to the ground.

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