Firing Off (Noun)
Meaning
The act of discharging a gun.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The loud sound of firing off a rifle echoed through the forest during the hunting trip.
- She had never been comfortable with the idea of firing off a shotgun, so she stuck to target practice with a pistol.
- Firing off a round of celebratory gunfire is a time-honored tradition in many cultures, but it can also be hazardous.
- As the new recruits practiced firing off their assault rifles, the instructor emphasized the importance of maintaining a steady aim.
- Firing off a flare gun into the night sky was the last resort to signal for help after their boat's engine failed.