trench gun; combat shotgun
Refers to a military shotgun, especially the Winchester M1897 used in trench warfare. The term is a direct loan from English and is used in military or historical contexts.
In World War I, the U.S. military deployed trench guns for trench warfare.
In this game, the trench gun is extremely powerful in close-quarters combat.
Variant with interpunct; less common in running text.
Loanword from English 'trench gun'.