Shooting: meaning, definitions and examples

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shooting

[ ˈʃuːtɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

sport

The act or process of firing a gun or other weapon.

Synonyms

firing, gunfire, shelling

Examples of usage

The shooting competition was intense.
She is a pro at shooting targets.

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crime

The act of firing a gun at someone with intent to kill or harm.

Synonyms

firearm attack, gun violence, gunshot

Examples of usage

The shooting in the alley was reported to the police.
The victim survived the shooting.

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photography

The process of capturing images or videos with a camera.

Synonyms

capturing, filming, photography

Examples of usage

She is interested in shooting nature photography.
The shooting of the film took place in a remote location.

Translations

Translations of the word "shooting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tiroteio

🇮🇳 गोलीबारी

🇩🇪 Schießen

🇮🇩 penembakan

🇺🇦 стрілянина

🇵🇱 strzelanina

🇯🇵 射撃 (しゃげき)

🇫🇷 fusillade

🇪🇸 tiroteo

🇹🇷 ateş etme

🇰🇷 총격

🇸🇦 إطلاق النار

🇨🇿 střelba

🇸🇰 streľba

🇨🇳 射击 (shèjí)

🇸🇮 streljanje

🇮🇸 skotár

🇰🇿 атқылау

🇬🇪 სროლა

🇦🇿 atış

🇲🇽 tiroteo

Word origin

The word 'shooting' has a long history, with its origin dating back to Old English. It originally referred to the act of hurling a missile, such as an arrow or a dart. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the act of firing a gun or other weapon. In modern usage, 'shooting' can refer to various contexts, including sport, crime, and photography.