shooting
Pronunciation:
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To launch a projectile.
To move or act quickly or suddenly.
To act or achieve.
To measure the distance and direction to (a point).
noun
Definitions
An instance of shooting with a gun or other weapon.
Example: Police are hunting the people who carried out the shootings last week.
The sport or activity of firing a gun or other weapon.
Example: I take part in shooting at the local archery club.
A district in which people have the right to kill game with firearms.
The act of one who, or that which, shoots.
Example: the shooting of rays of light