Blunderbuss (noun)

1. A type of short-barreled firearm, typically a musket, with a flared muzzle for firing shot or other materials.
2. Something clumsy or awkward in manner or design, often causing problems or errors.

Origin:

From the dutch word "donderbus", meaning "thunder gun" or "thunder pipe" which refers to the loud noise it makes when fired.

Examples:

1. The blunderbuss was a popular weapon in the 17th and 18th centuries.
2. The blunderbuss was used to fire a variety of materials, including shot, nails, and even gravel.
3. He made a blunderbuss of a speech that left the audience confused and unimpressed.
4. His blunderbuss approach to problem-solving often caused more harm than good.
5. The blunderbuss was a short-barreled firearm, with a flared muzzle that was used to fire a variety of materials.