skeet Definition
- 1a form of clay pigeon shooting, where participants shoot at clay targets fired into the air from two traps in fixed positions
- 2a type of trapshooting that is also known as Olympic skeet, a shotgun shooting sport in which participants attempt to break clay disks flung into the air at high speed from a variety of angles
Using skeet: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "skeet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He won a gold medal in skeet shooting at the Olympics.
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Skeet shooting is a popular sport in many countries.
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The club offers skeet shooting lessons for beginners.
skeet Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for skeet
- trapshooting
- clay pigeon shooting
Summary: skeet in Brief
The term 'skeet' [skiːt] refers to a form of clay pigeon shooting, where participants shoot at clay targets fired into the air from two traps in fixed positions. It is also known as Olympic skeet, a shotgun shooting sport in which participants attempt to break clay disks flung into the air at high speed from a variety of angles. Examples of its use include 'He won a gold medal in skeet shooting at the Olympics.' and 'The club offers skeet shooting lessons for beginners.'
