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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.

Synonyms

  • Shot

Hypernyms

  • Actuation

Hyponyms

  • Gunshot
  • Firing
  • Firing Off

Related Words

  • Shoot (verb)

Meaning 2

Killing someone by gunfire; "when the shooting stopped there were three dead bodies".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Related Words

  • Shoot (verb)
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