Gunshot: meaning, definitions and examples
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gunshot
[ ˈɡʌnˌʃɒt ]
sound of a gun
A gunshot is the sound made by a gun when it is fired. It is a loud, explosive noise that can be heard from a distance.
Synonyms
gun blast, gun report, gunfire
Examples of usage
- The gunshot echoed through the forest.
- The police officer fired two gunshots into the air to disperse the crowd.
- The gunshot startled the residents of the quiet neighborhood.
wound caused by a bullet
A gunshot can also refer to a wound caused by a bullet fired from a gun. It can range from minor injuries to fatal wounds depending on the location and severity.
Synonyms
bullet wound, firearm injury
Examples of usage
- The victim was rushed to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest.
- The doctor treated the gunshot wound with antibiotics and bandages.
Translations
Translations of the word "gunshot" in other languages:
🇵🇹 disparo de arma de fogo
🇮🇳 बंदूक की गोली
🇩🇪 Gewehrschuss
🇮🇩 tembakan senjata api
🇺🇦 постріл
🇵🇱 strzał z broni
🇯🇵 銃声
🇫🇷 coup de feu
🇪🇸 disparo de arma de fuego
🇹🇷 silah atışı
🇰🇷 총소리
🇸🇦 إطلاق نار
🇨🇿 výstřel z pušky
🇸🇰 výstrel z pušky
🇨🇳 枪声
🇸🇮 strel iz puške
🇮🇸 skothljóð
🇰🇿 қарудан атылған оқ
🇬🇪 სროლა
🇦🇿 silah atəşi
🇲🇽 disparo de arma de fuego
Word origin
The word 'gunshot' originated in the early 18th century, combining 'gun' and 'shot'. It has been used to describe the sound of a gun being fired as well as the resulting wounds caused by bullets. The term has evolved over time with advancements in firearms technology and remains commonly used in contemporary language.
See also: gun, gunfighter, gunfire, gunman, gunpowder, guns, gunshots, gunslinger.