Fatal shot: meaning, definitions and examples

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fatal shot

 

[ ˈfeɪtl ʃɒt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

crime scene

A fatal shot refers to a gunshot wound that results in death. It is the final and deadly bullet fired by a gun, causing irreversible harm to the victim.

Synonyms

deadly bullet, lethal shot, mortal wound

Examples of usage

  • The fatal shot was fired from a distance, making it difficult to determine the exact location of the shooter.
  • The forensic team analyzed the trajectory of the fatal shot to reconstruct the sequence of events.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

In sports such as basketball or soccer, a fatal shot is a decisive play or move that secures victory for one team and ensures defeat for the other.

Synonyms

decisive play, game-winning shot, match-winning move

Examples of usage

  • With only seconds left on the clock, the player made a fatal shot from beyond the three-point line, winning the game for his team.
  • The striker's fatal shot in the final minutes of the match sealed the victory for their team.

Translations

Translations of the word "fatal shot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tiro fatal

🇮🇳 घातक गोली

🇩🇪 tödlicher Schuss

🇮🇩 tembakan fatal

🇺🇦 фатальний постріл

🇵🇱 śmiertelny strzał

🇯🇵 致命的な一撃

🇫🇷 tir fatal

🇪🇸 disparo fatal

🇹🇷 ölümcül atış

🇰🇷 치명적인 총격

🇸🇦 طلقة قاتلة

🇨🇿 smrtící výstřel

🇸🇰 smrteľný výstrel

🇨🇳 致命一击

🇸🇮 usoden strel

🇮🇸 banvænt skot

🇰🇿 өлімге әкелген оқ

🇬🇪 სასიკვდილო გასროლა

🇦🇿 ölümcül atəş

🇲🇽 disparo fatal

Etymology

The term 'fatal shot' originated from the combination of 'fatal', meaning causing death, and 'shot', referring to a projectile fired from a gun or similar weapon. It is commonly used in crime investigations and sports contexts to describe a decisive and impactful action. The phrase has evolved over time to emphasize the finality and irreversible consequences associated with a lethal shot or move.