Striking shot: meaning, definitions and examples
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striking shot
[ ˈstraɪkɪŋ ʃɒt ]
in sports
A powerful and accurate shot in sports, such as football or hockey, that catches the opponent off guard.
Synonyms
accurate shot, impressive shot, powerful shot
Examples of usage
- He scored a goal with a striking shot from outside the penalty area.
- The striker's striking shot hit the top corner of the net.
in photography
A visually appealing and impactful photograph that captures the viewer's attention.
Synonyms
captivating picture, eye-catching image, impressive photograph
Examples of usage
- The photographer captured a striking shot of the sunset over the mountains.
- The magazine cover featured a striking shot of the celebrity.
Translations
Translations of the word "striking shot" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tiro impressionante
🇮🇳 शानदार शॉट
🇩🇪 beeindruckender Schuss
🇮🇩 tembakan yang mengesankan
🇺🇦 вражаючий постріл
🇵🇱 uderzenie imponujące
🇯🇵 印象的なショット
🇫🇷 tir frappant
🇪🇸 disparo impresionante
🇹🇷 etkileyici atış
🇰🇷 인상적인 샷
🇸🇦 لقطة مذهلة
🇨🇿 působivý výstřel
🇸🇰 pôsobivý výstrel
🇨🇳 惊人的射门
🇸🇮 impresiven strel
🇮🇸 áhrifamikil skot
🇰🇿 әсерлі соққы
🇬🇪 შთამბეჭდავი დარტყმა
🇦🇿 təəccüblü zərbə
🇲🇽 disparo impresionante
Etymology
The term 'striking shot' originated from the combination of 'striking', meaning impressive or eye-catching, and 'shot', referring to a photograph or a powerful hit in sports. The expression became popular in the sports and photography fields to describe impactful and visually appealing actions or images.