Shooting (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of firing a projectile; "his shooting was slow but accurate".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- His shooting was slow but accurate, allowing him to hit his targets with ease.
- The baseball player's shooting of the ball was impressive, catching the attention of scouts.
- Shooting a basketball into a hoop requires hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
- The police officer's shooting of the suspect was deemed justified by the investigation.
- The child's poor shooting in the carnival game meant he went home with no prizes.
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Meaning 2
Killing someone by gunfire; "when the shooting stopped there were three dead bodies".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.