elephant gun

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A large-caliber rifle designed for hunting large, dangerous game like elephants.

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  • The big-game hunter proudly displayed his antique elephant gun over the fireplace.
  • In the 19th century, an elephant gun was a necessary tool for safaris in Africa.
  • You would need an elephant gun to stop a charging rhinoceros.
  • The museum exhibit featured a rare double-barreled elephant gun from the colonial era.
  • Handling an elephant gun requires immense strength due to its powerful recoil.
  • Bringing in the top legal team was like using an elephant gun to swat a fly.
  • The government's response to the minor protest was criticized as using an elephant gun on a mosquito.
  • He approached the simple negotiation with the force of an elephant gun, overwhelming the other party.
  • In the old adventure novel, the protagonist searched for his missing elephant gun before entering the jungle.
  • The powerful kickback from the elephant gun nearly knocked the inexperienced shooter off his feet.