shooting

[ˈʃuːtɪŋ]

shooting Definition

  • 1the act of firing a gun or other weapon
  • 2an occasion when someone is shot with a gun
  • 3the sport or activity of shooting with guns

Using shooting: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shooting" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police are investigating the shooting that took place last night.

  • Example

    He was injured in a shooting accident.

  • Example

    She enjoys shooting as a hobby.

shooting Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shooting

Phrases with shooting

  • an incident involving multiple victims of firearms-related violence

    Example

    The country was shocked by the mass shooting at the school.

  • to set one's goals or ambitions very high

    Example

    I know it's a long shot, but I'm going to shoot for the stars and try to get into Harvard.

  • to speak or act without careful consideration or preparation

    Example

    He tends to shoot from the hip during interviews, which sometimes gets him into trouble.

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Summary: shooting in Brief

The term 'shooting' [ˈʃuːtɪŋ] refers to the act of firing a gun or other weapon, as well as the sport or activity of shooting with guns. It can also refer to an occasion when someone is shot with a gun. Phrases like 'mass shooting' denote incidents involving multiple victims of firearms-related violence, while 'shoot for the stars' means to set one's goals or ambitions very high. 'Shoot from the hip' means to speak or act without careful consideration or preparation.

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