Gunshot (Noun)
Meaning
The act of shooting a gun; "the gunfire endangered innocent bystanders"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The sound of a gunshot echoed through the deserted alleyway, causing everyone to freeze in fear.
- A single gunshot rang out, shattering the tense silence that had fallen over the room.
- The police investigation revealed that the victim had died from a gunshot wound to the chest.
- Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots coming from the direction of the bank during the robbery.
- The soldiers were trained to respond quickly to the sound of a gunshot, identifying the source and returning fire if necessary.