Striking shot: meaning, definitions and examples

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striking shot

 

[ ˈstraɪkɪŋ ʃɒt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.