Gunshots: meaning, definitions and examples
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gunshots
[ หษกสnหสษts ]
heard in the distance
The sound of gunshots is a loud and sharp noise produced by a gun when it is fired. Gunshots can be alarming and may indicate danger or violence.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The residents were frightened by the distant gunshots.
- The police quickly responded to reports of gunshots in the area.
during a crime
Gunshots are often heard in crime scenes, and they can be used as evidence to determine the type of weapon used and the direction of the shooter.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The forensic team analyzed the gunshots to reconstruct the sequence of events.
- The detective listened carefully to the gunshots for any clues.
Translations
Translations of the word "gunshots" in other languages:
๐ต๐น disparos de arma de fogo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคฟเคฏเฅเค เคเฅ เคเคตเคพเคเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช Schรผsse
๐ฎ๐ฉ tembakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพััััะปะธ
๐ต๐ฑ strzaลy
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๅฃฐ
๐ซ๐ท coups de feu
๐ช๐ธ disparos
๐น๐ท silah sesleri
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทููุงุช ูุงุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vรฝstลely
๐ธ๐ฐ vรฝstrely
๐จ๐ณ ๆชๅฃฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ streljanje
๐ฎ๐ธ skot
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ atษล sษslษri
๐ฒ๐ฝ disparos
Etymology
The word 'gunshot' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the combination of 'gun' and 'shot'. It was used to describe the noise produced by firing a gun. Over time, 'gunshot' became commonly associated with violence and crime due to its frequent use in such contexts.
See also: gun, gunfighter, gunfire, gunman, gunpowder, guns, gunshot, gunslinger.