"shotproof" meaning in English

See shotproof in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more shotproof [comparative], most shotproof [superlative]
Etymology: From shot + -proof. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|shot|proof}} shot + -proof Head templates: {{en-adj}} shotproof (comparative more shotproof, superlative most shotproof)
  1. Not penetrable by shot; bulletproof.
    Sense id: en-shotproof-en-adj-kt6qPlRf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -proof, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -proof: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 48 52
  2. (hunting) Of quarry, reputedly unable to be shot. Categories (topical): Hunting
    Sense id: en-shotproof-en-adj-zMgwOOlS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -proof, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -proof: 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 35 65 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 48 52 Topics: hobbies, hunting, lifestyle
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