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Meaning of shooting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shooting

Pronunciation:/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To launch a projectile.

  2. To move or act quickly or suddenly.

  3. To act or achieve.

  4. To measure the distance and direction to (a point).

noun

Definitions

  1. An instance of shooting with a gun or other weapon.

    Example: Police are hunting the people who carried out the shootings last week.

  2. The sport or activity of firing a gun or other weapon.

    Example: I take part in shooting at the local archery club.

  3. A district in which people have the right to kill game with firearms.

  4. The act of one who, or that which, shoots.

    Example: the shooting of rays of light