Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shooting
noun
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
Definition
The act of firing a projectile from a firearm or bow.
Examples
- The shooting at the police range helped improve her aim.
- His performance in the shooting sports qualified him for the national team.
- They were shocked by the news of the shooting incident in the city.
Meaning
Shooting refers to the action of discharging a gun, bow, or any other weapon that propels an object towards a target.
Synonyms
- firing
- discharge
- gunfire
- marksman
